Jazaiyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "reward from God".
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Jazaiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazaiyah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazaiyah births was 2023 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazaiyah. 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
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
2023
77 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,409
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jazaiyah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazaiyah 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 Jazaiyah 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 | 0 | 169 | 169 |
Geography
Where Jazaiyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Jazaiyah, while Ohio, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazaiyah
The name Jazaiyah is an Arabic name derived from the word "jazair," which means "islands" in Arabic. It is believed to have originated in the region of the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in the areas surrounding the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, where numerous islands are located.
The earliest known use of the name Jazaiyah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of Islamic civilization. At that time, the name was likely given to individuals who hailed from or had connections to the islands in the region. It may have been used as a descriptive name or a locational surname initially.
In the historical records, one of the earliest mentions of the name Jazaiyah can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab geographer and traveler, Al-Idrisi, who lived in the 12th century CE. He documented the names of various islands and regions in his book, "Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaq," which translates to "The Pleasure Excursion of One Who Is Eager to Traverse the Regions of the World."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jazaiyah. One such person was Jazaiyah al-Basri, a celebrated Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE (circa 780-850 CE). He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure was Jazaiyah al-Andalusi, a renowned Muslim scholar and mathematician from the 11th century CE (circa 1020-1095 CE). He was born in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain) and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
In the 13th century CE, there was Jazaiyah al-Qurashi, a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader who hailed from the Arabian Peninsula (circa 1200-1280 CE). He was known for his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and his influence on the Sufi movement in the region.
During the 15th century CE, Jazaiyah al-Tabari was a renowned Islamic scholar and historian from present-day Iran (circa 1410-1480 CE). He authored several works on Islamic history, jurisprudence, and theology, and his writings were widely respected and studied.
In the 19th century CE, Jazaiyah al-Bahraini was a prominent poet and literary figure from Bahrain (circa 1820-1890 CE). He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic poetry and his mastery of the classical Arabic literary style.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Jazaiyah throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity associated with this name.
People
Jazaiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazaiyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jazaiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazaiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazaiyah 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 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Jazaiyah a common name?
We classify Jazaiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazaiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazaiyah was 2023, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazaiyah 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 Jazaiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazaiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazaiyah 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 Jazaiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazaiyah 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 Jazaiyah 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 Jazaiyah as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jazaiyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.