Jazaire
A feminine Persian name meaning "an island" or "peninsula".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jazaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jazaire today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazaire births was 2023 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazaire. 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 Jazaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2023
10 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,955
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jazaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazaire 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 Jazaire 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazaire
The given name Jazaire is an uncommon and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. Its origins lie in the Middle Eastern region, where it bears striking resemblance to the Arabic word "jazair," which translates to "islands" or "archipelago." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals hailing from coastal or island communities within the broader Arab world.
As early as the 8th century CE, historical records mention individuals bearing variations of the name Jazaire. One noteworthy figure from this era was Jazaire ibn Khalid al-Sulami, a renowned scholar and poet from Persia who made significant contributions to the field of Arabic literature. His works, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime, have been preserved and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Jazaire appears to have been mentioned in several Islamic manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. These ancient writings often referred to individuals with this name as "Jazaire al-Mu'min," which loosely translates to "Jazaire the Believer," potentially indicating a connection to Islamic faith and spiritual devotion.
As the centuries progressed, the name Jazaire continued to be documented across various regions influenced by Arab culture and Islamic traditions. One notable figure was Jazaire al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century in the Iberian Peninsula. His groundbreaking work in the fields of geometry and celestial mechanics earned him widespread acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
In the 14th century, records mention Jazaire al-Tamimi, a highly respected Islamic jurist and legal scholar from the city of Mecca. His expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of religious laws earned him a significant reputation among his contemporaries and subsequent generations of legal scholars.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, the name Jazaire was borne by Jazaire al-Maghribi, a celebrated poet and calligrapher from North Africa. His exquisite calligraphic works and poetic compositions were widely admired and are considered masterpieces of the era, adorning the walls of numerous mosques and palaces throughout the region.
While the name Jazaire has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has endured as a unique and intriguing moniker, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic significance. Its origins and historical associations offer a fascinating glimpse into the diverse heritage and intellectual traditions of the Middle Eastern and Islamic worlds.
People
Jazaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazaire 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
Jazaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazaire 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jazaire a common name?
We classify Jazaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazaire was 2023, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazaire is about 3 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 Jazaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazaire 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 Jazaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazaire 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 Jazaire 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 share the name Jazaire?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.