Find out how popular the first name Jas has been for the last 45 years (from 1977 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jas by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Jas is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 86% of people named Jas being male.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jas.

The history of the first name Jas

The name Jas traces its origins to Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "yashas," meaning "glory" or "honor." The name has been in use for thousands of years and is found in numerous ancient Hindu texts and scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jas can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit poem composed around 300 BCE. In this text, Jas is mentioned as the name of a character who was a skilled archer and warrior. The name was also prominent in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu mythological works.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jas. One of the most famous was Jas Singh (1718-1783), a prominent Sikh leader and warrior who played a crucial role in the formation of the Sikh Empire in the 18th century. Another notable figure was Jas Mehra (1919-2009), an Indian film producer and director who made significant contributions to the Hindi cinema industry.

In the Islamic world, the name Jas has been used as a variant of the Arabic name Yasin, which is derived from the same root as the Sanskrit "yashas." One prominent bearer of this name was Jas ibn Majah (824-887 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of one of the six canonical hadith collections.

The name Jas has also been recorded in ancient Persian literature, such as the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by Ferdowsi in the 10th century CE. In this work, Jas is mentioned as the name of a character who was a brave warrior and companion of the legendary hero Rustam.

Other notable individuals with the name Jas include Jas Gawronski (1935-2008), a Polish-American author and journalist; Jas Arora (born 1957), an Indian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the software company Ariba; and Jas Kalirai (born 1979), a British singer and musician of Indian descent.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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