Jaire
A unisex Arabic name meaning "helpful" or "to give help".
Name Census estimates that about 1,132 living Americans carry the first name Jaire. It is a predominantly male name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Jaire today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaire births was 2023 (165 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaire. 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
- • Jaire is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 302,787 Americans
Peak year
2023
165 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,364
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaire
Jaire leans heavily male at 96.9% of total registrations, but 35 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jaire as a male name
- Ranked #1,364 in 2024
- 138 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (165 births)
Jaire as a female name
- Ranked #12,967 in 2003
- 7 female births in 2003
- Peak: 2002 (16 births)
Popularity
Jaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaire from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 646 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaire 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 Jaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaires live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jaire, while New Jersey, Indiana, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaire
The name Jaire has its origins in the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jair, which means "he enlightens" or "he shines." This name was prominent among the ancient Israelites and is mentioned in the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaire can be found in the Book of Numbers, where Jair, the son of Manasseh, is mentioned as a leader who conquered several towns in the region of Gilead. The name also appears in the Book of Judges, where Jair is described as a judge who ruled over Israel for 22 years.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jaire was relatively uncommon, but it did appear sporadically in various regions of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Jaire de Nanteuil, a 13th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade.
During the Renaissance, the name Jaire gained some popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Jaire de Cabrera, a 16th-century Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Philip II.
In the 17th century, the name Jaire was used by several notable figures in the arts and literature. One example is Jaire de Robles, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived from 1608 to 1672. Another is Jaire Pinto, a 17th-century Italian painter known for his religious works.
Jumping forward to the 19th century, the name Jaire appeared in various parts of the world, including North and South America. One notable figure was Jaire Machado, a Brazilian lawyer and politician who lived from 1835 to 1912 and served as a senator and governor of the state of Minas Gerais.
It is worth noting that while the name Jaire has been used throughout history, it has never been among the most popular or widespread names in any particular region or culture. However, its unique sound and connection to ancient Hebrew roots have likely contributed to its enduring appeal over the centuries.
People
Jaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaire 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
Jaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaire 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 302,787 US residents.
Is Jaire a common name?
We classify Jaire as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaire was 2023, when 165 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaire is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaire a male name?
Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Jaire 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.
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.