Jawhar
An Arabic masculine name meaning "jewel" or "precious stone".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jawhar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jawhar today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jawhar births was 1975 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jawhar. 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 Jawhar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1975
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,085
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Jawhar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jawhar 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 Jawhar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jawhar
The name Jawhar has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 8th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jawhar," which means "essence," "gem," or "jewel." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were considered precious or valuable, much like a precious gem or jewel.
In the early days of Islam, the name Jawhar gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the works of the renowned historian and biographer, Ibn Khallikān, who lived in the 13th century. He mentioned a man named Jawhar al-Siqilli, a military commander and the founder of the Fatimid Caliphate in North Africa in the 10th century.
Another prominent figure with the name Jawhar was Jawhar al-Mustaniri, a powerful vizier (minister) during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph al-Mustansir Billah in the 11th century. Jawhar al-Mustaniri played a significant role in the administration of the Fatimid Caliphate and is remembered for his political acumen and influence.
In the realm of literature, the name Jawhar is associated with Jawhar ibn 'Abd al-Malik al-Saqqā', a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 9th century. His poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and love, is widely acclaimed and has been preserved in various anthologies throughout the centuries.
Historically, the name Jawhar has also been associated with individuals from different walks of life. Jawhar al-Rumi was a famous 9th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry. Another notable figure was Jawhar al-Baghdadi, a 10th-century philosopher and logician who played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic philosophy.
In more recent times, the name Jawhar has been carried by several influential figures, such as Jawhar Sircar, an Indian civil servant and writer who lived in the 19th century, and Jawhar Nawab Siddiqui, a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in the 1970s.
While the name Jawhar may have originated in the Arabic-speaking world, it has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, becoming a name embraced by people from various backgrounds and ethnicities around the globe. The name's rich history and association with notable figures from diverse fields continue to make it a cherished and respected name in many parts of the world.
People
Jawhar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jawhar 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
Jawhar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jawhar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jawhar 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jawhar a common name?
We classify Jawhar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jawhar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jawhar was 1975, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jawhar is about 47 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 Jawhar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jawhar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jawhar 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 Jawhar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jawhar 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 Jawhar 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 have Jawhar as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jawhar, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.