Jayar
An Urdu name meaning "successful" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jayar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayar today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayar births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayar. 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 Jayar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,364
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Jayar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayar from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Jayar 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 Jayar 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 Jayar
The given name Jayar has its origins rooted in ancient Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism and one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd century BCE in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jayara," which translates to "victorious" or "conquering."
Historically, the name Jayar was predominantly used by the warrior and ruling classes of ancient India. It was a popular choice among kings, princes, and military leaders, as it embodied the spirit of victory and triumph. The name can be found inscribed on various ancient stone monuments, sculptures, and literary works from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayar dates back to the 4th century CE. It appears in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where Jayar is mentioned as a valiant warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jayar. One such individual was Jayar Singh I (1594-1667), a Rajput king of the Kachwaha dynasty, who ruled the princely state of Amber (present-day Jaipur, India). He was known for his military conquests, architectural contributions, and patronage of arts and culture.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jayar Mukherjee (1887-1956), an Indian lawyer, politician, and freedom fighter. He actively participated in the Indian Independence movement and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta from 1936 to 1942.
In the realm of literature, Jayar Kashyap (1905-1978) was a renowned Indian poet and writer. He made significant contributions to Assamese literature and was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetic work "Slayed Words."
The name Jayar also found its way into the world of sports. Jayar Rane (born 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC.
Lastly, Jayar Ganguly (born 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works in Bengali cinema. He has received critical acclaim for his films, including "Nishabd" and "Abhijaan," which explore complex social issues and human relationships.
People
Jayar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jayar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayar 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jayar a common name?
We classify Jayar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayar was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayar is about 13 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 Jayar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayar 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 Jayar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayar 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 Jayar 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 Americans are named Jayar?
See how many people have the name Jayar on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.