Jarae
A feminine form of the name Jarrah, of Arabic origin meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Jarae. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Jarae today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarae births was 1991 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarae. 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.
People living today
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1991
16 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,784
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Jarae
Jarae is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 273 total registrations, 62 (22.7%) were male and 211 (77.3%) were female.
Jarae as a male name
- Ranked #13,281 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2004 (8 births)
Jarae as a female name
- Ranked #12,784 in 2022
- 7 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1992 (16 births)
Popularity
Jarae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarae from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 109 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarae 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 Jarae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarae
The name Jarae is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Sanskrit language, widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period (circa 1500 BCE to 500 BCE). Derived from the Sanskrit word "jara," meaning "old age" or "decay," the name carries a profound symbolism, representing the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jarae can be found in the Rigveda, a sacred Hindu scripture composed between 1700 BCE and 1100 BCE. Within its verses, the name appears as a personification of the concept of aging, often depicted as a wise and revered figure who imparts wisdom and understanding about the impermanence of existence.
Throughout ancient Indian history, the name Jarae gained significance as a philosophical and spiritual concept. It was associated with the pursuit of enlightenment and the acceptance of life's transient nature. In the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical texts that form the theoretical basis of Hinduism, the name Jarae is mentioned in discussions about the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth – a central tenet of the Hindu faith.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Jarae was a renowned sage and scholar who lived in the 6th century BCE. Known for his profound insights into the nature of reality and his mastery of the Vedas, Jarae the Sage played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual and spiritual landscape of ancient India.
In the 3rd century BCE, another notable figure named Jarae emerged as a prominent philosopher and teacher in the court of the Mauryan Empire. His teachings on the impermanence of material possessions and the importance of cultivating inner peace and wisdom left a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
Centuries later, during the golden age of the Gupta Empire (320 CE to 550 CE), a celebrated poet and playwright named Jarae gained recognition for his masterful works that explored the human condition and the complexities of emotions. His plays, known for their vivid characters and thought-provoking narratives, remain influential in the literary canon of India.
As the centuries passed, the name Jarae continued to resonate with individuals seeking a deeper understanding of life's mysteries. In the 12th century CE, a revered mystic and spiritual teacher bearing this name gained a following for his teachings on the path to self-realization and the attainment of inner peace.
While the name Jarae may not be as prevalent in modern times, its historical significance and rich cultural connotations continue to captivate those drawn to its profound symbolism and ancient roots.
People
Jarae + last name combinations
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jarae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarae 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Jarae a common name?
We classify Jarae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 273 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarae most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarae was 1991, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarae is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jarae a female name?
Yes, 77.3% of people registered as Jarae in the SSA data are female. 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.