Jasyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "courageous" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Jasyah. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Jasyah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasyah births was 2004 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasyah. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2004
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,964
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Jasyah
Jasyah leans heavily male at 84.9% of total registrations, but 19 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jasyah as a male name
- Ranked #7,964 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (13 births)
Jasyah as a female name
- Ranked #12,666 in 2011
- 8 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (8 births)
Popularity
Jasyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jasyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasyah 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 Jasyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasyah
The name Jasyah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the root word "jaza," which means "reward" or "recompense." This suggests that the name Jasyah may carry connotations of being rewarded or blessed.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name Jasyah appears to have been relatively uncommon. However, it gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in regions with significant Arab cultural influence, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasyah can be found in the writings of the 10th-century Arab scholar and historian, Al-Masudi. In his work "Muruj adh-dhahab wa ma'adin al-jawahir" (The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems), he mentions a notable individual named Jasyah ibn Khālid al-Fazārī, who was a prominent religious scholar and jurist from Baghdad.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jasyah was Jasyah ibn Abi al-Khattab, a 12th-century Arab poet and literary critic from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded during his time.
In the 13th century, there was a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic named Jasyah al-Baghdadi, who hailed from Baghdad. He was known for his influential writings on Islamic theology and mysticism, and his teachings attracted students from across the region.
During the 14th century, a notable figure named Jasyah al-Dimashqi emerged in Damascus. He was a renowned physician and author of several medical treatises, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge during that era.
Another individual of historical significance was Jasyah al-Andalusi, a 15th-century Arab geographer and cartographer from Andalusia. His detailed maps and geographical works were highly regarded and played a crucial role in expanding geographical knowledge at the time.
It is worth noting that while the name Jasyah has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also been adapted and used in various cultures and regions influenced by Arab civilization, such as parts of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.
People
Jasyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasyah 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
Jasyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasyah 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Jasyah a common name?
We classify Jasyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasyah was 2004, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasyah is about 11 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 Jasyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasyah a male name?
Yes, 84.9% of people registered as Jasyah 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 Jasyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasyah 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 Jasyah 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 Jasyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.