Jasaih
A masculine name meaning "one who sits" or "seated one" in Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jasaih. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasaih today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasaih births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasaih. 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 Jasaih. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,891
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Jasaih: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasaih 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 Jasaih 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasaih
The name Jasaih is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some linguists believe it has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, possibly derived from the word "jasa," meaning "to shine" or "to illuminate." Others trace its lineage to the Arabic language, where the prefix "ja" could signify "great" or "noble," while the latter part, "saih," might be a variation of the word "sai'h," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasaih can be found in the Akkadian cuneiform tablets from the 3rd century BCE, where it is mentioned as the name of a scribe in the court of King Sargon II. However, the significance and meaning behind the name in this context remain elusive.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jasaih, though their stories and legacies are often intertwined with myths and legends. One such figure is Jasaih of Antioch, a Christian martyr who is said to have lived in the 4th century CE. According to church records, he was executed for his refusal to renounce his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Another prominent figure was Jasaih al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from medieval Spain. Born in 1075 CE in Cordoba, he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics. His works, such as "The Book of Enlightenment" and "The Treatise on the Immortality of the Soul," were widely studied and revered during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 16th century, Jasaih ibn Battuta was a renowned Moroccan explorer and traveler who journeyed across vast stretches of the known world, from West Africa to East Asia. His detailed accounts of his travels, compiled in the "Rihla" (Travels), provide invaluable insights into the cultures and societies of his time.
The name Jasaih also found its way into literature and poetry, with one of the most notable examples being the epic poem "Jasaih and Leila" by the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. The tragic love story between the star-crossed lovers Jasaih and Leila became a celebrated classic in Persian literature and inspired numerous adaptations and interpretations across various art forms.
While the name Jasaih may not be as widely known or used today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating subject of study for linguists, historians, and scholars alike.
People
Jasaih + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasaih 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
Jasaih: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasaih?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasaih 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jasaih a common name?
We classify Jasaih as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasaih most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasaih was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasaih is about 6 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 Jasaih in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasaih a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasaih 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 Jasaih still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasaih 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 Jasaih 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 called Jasaih?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.