Jaisal
A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jaisal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaisal today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaisal births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaisal. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaisal with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaisal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,306
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Jaisal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaisal 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 Jaisal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaisal
The name Jaisal is derived from the Sanskrit language, which has its origins in ancient India. It is a combination of two words – "jai," meaning victory or triumph, and "sal," meaning abode or residence. Thus, the name Jaisal can be interpreted as "one who resides in victory" or "one who triumphs."
Jaisal is a name that has been documented in various historical texts and scriptures from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been used as early as the 7th century CE, as evident from its mention in the Puranic literature, which comprises a vast collection of ancient Hindu texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaisal can be found in the "Prithviraj Raso," a celebrated Sanskrit epic poem composed in the 12th century CE. The poem chronicles the life and exploits of the legendary Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan, and it mentions a warrior named Jaisal who fought valiantly in the king's army.
Another notable figure who bore the name Jaisal was a 16th-century Rajput ruler from the Bundela clan. Jaisal Singh, who was born in 1558 CE, established the city of Jaisal Nagar (now known as Jhansi) in the present-day Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He was renowned for his military prowess and his contributions to the region's architecture and infrastructure.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the famous Urdu poet Jaisal Meer, who lived in the 18th century CE. Born in 1719 in the city of Delhi, Jaisal Meer was a celebrated poet whose works were widely appreciated for their eloquence and depth of emotion.
Moving into the modern era, Jaisal Singh II, born in 1863, was a prominent Indian prince and the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur. He was known for his progressive reforms and his efforts to modernize the state's administration and infrastructure.
Another notable figure with the name Jaisal was Jaisal Noor, a renowned Pakistani writer and journalist who lived from 1924 to 2005. He was a prolific author who wrote several books on Pakistani history, culture, and politics, and his works played a significant role in shaping the country's literary landscape.
While the name Jaisal has its roots in the Sanskrit language and ancient Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by various communities across the world. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its powerful and victorious connotation, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that symbolizes triumph and resilience.
People
Jaisal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaisal 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
Jaisal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaisal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaisal 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 Jaisal a common name?
We classify Jaisal 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 Jaisal most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaisal was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaisal is about 16 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 Jaisal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaisal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaisal 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 Jaisal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaisal 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 Jaisal 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 Americans are named Jaisal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.