Jaiere
A unique feminine name of unknown origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jaiere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiere today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiere births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiere. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,433
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jaiere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiere by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaiere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiere
The name Jaiere is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern regions of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ja-i-ere," which roughly translate to "radiant sun" or "brilliance of the sun."
In the earliest known records, the name Jaiere was often associated with deities and celestial beings revered by the Sumerians. It is thought to have been used as a name for those born during auspicious solar events or those believed to possess a special connection with the sun's energy and light.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaiere can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Jaiere is mentioned as the name of a wise and powerful priestess who guides the hero Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality.
Throughout ancient Mesopotamian history, the name Jaiere was borne by several notable figures, including Jaiere of Uruk (c. 2800 BC), a renowned scholar and astronomer who is credited with developing one of the earliest known calendars based on lunar and solar cycles.
In the 8th century BC, Jaiere was the name of a highly respected scribe and scholar in the court of the Assyrian king Sargon II. His writings and translations of ancient texts played a significant role in preserving the region's rich cultural heritage.
During the Hellenistic period, a Greek philosopher named Jaiere of Ephesus (c. 200 BC) gained recognition for his teachings on the nature of the universe and the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding.
In more recent times, the name Jaiere was carried by Jaiere al-Kindi (c. 801-873 AD), a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and metaphysics during the Islamic Golden Age.
While the name Jaiere is relatively uncommon in modern times, it has left an indelible mark on history, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient cultures and their reverence for the celestial bodies that guided their lives and beliefs.
People
Jaiere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiere going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jaiere a common name?
We classify Jaiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiere was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiere is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiere in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaiere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Jaiere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.