Jasara
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "bold, courageous, brave".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Jasara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jasara today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasara births was 1979 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasara. 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 Jasara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
1979
11 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,498
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jasara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasara from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 31 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
Jasara 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 Jasara 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 Jasara
The name Jasara is of Arabic origin, rooted in the word "jasara," which means "to be brave" or "to have courage." Its earliest known usage dates back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab world.
In ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts, the name Jasara was often associated with brave warriors and leaders. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jasara ibn Malik, a renowned military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the late 7th century.
As Islam spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, the name Jasara gained popularity among Arab and Muslim communities. It was often chosen for newborn sons as a symbol of strength and resilience.
In the 10th century, a famous Arab poet and scholar named Jasara al-Qayrawani hailed from the city of Kairouan in modern-day Tunisia. His works on Arabic grammar and literature were widely studied and celebrated throughout the medieval Islamic world.
During the 12th century, Jasara ibn Yusuf was a prominent architect and engineer from Granada, Spain. He designed several iconic architectural marvels, including the Alhambra Palace and the Albaicín neighborhood, which are now UNESCO World Heritage sites.
In the 16th century, Jasara al-Khalili was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Cairo, Egypt. He authored numerous books on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, which were widely studied in religious institutions across the Middle East.
Throughout history, the name Jasara has been borne by various other notable individuals, including military leaders, poets, scholars, and artists. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a significant name in Arab and Muslim cultures, symbolizing courage, strength, and resilience.
People
Jasara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasara 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
Jasara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasara 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Jasara a common name?
We classify Jasara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasara most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasara was 1979, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasara is about 32 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 Jasara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasara 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.
Is Jasara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasara 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 Jasara 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 common is the name Jasara?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.