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Jazir

An Arabic name meaning "abundant" or "generous".

Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the first name Jazir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jazir today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazir births was 2023 (33 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazir. 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

268

~ 1 in 1,278,934 Americans

Peak year

2023

33 babies that year

Average age

11

years old

2024 SSA rank

#4,116

Tracked since 2003

Popularity

Jazir: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jazir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 102 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

081725332005201020152020

Decades

Jazir 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 Jazir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s90090
2010s78078
2020s1020102

Geography

Where Jazirs live

Origin

Meaning and history of Jazir

The name Jazir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic root word "jazr," which means "root" or "origin." The name is closely associated with the concept of being firmly grounded and having strong foundations.

In the early days of Islam, the name Jazir was often given to individuals who were known for their steadfastness, resilience, and commitment to their beliefs and values. It was a name that carried a sense of honor and respect within the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jazir can be found in the historical chronicles of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from the 7th to the 8th century AD. During this period, there were several notable figures who bore the name Jazir, although their specific identities and accomplishments have not been extensively documented.

As the centuries passed, the name Jazir continued to be used across various regions of the Arab world, and it gained cultural significance within the Islamic tradition. Several historical figures with the name Jazir have left their mark on various fields, including literature, philosophy, and religion.

One such individual was Jazir al-Andalusi, a renowned Arabic poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His poetic works were widely celebrated for their depth and eloquence, and he was regarded as a master of the Arabic language.

Another notable figure was Jazir al-Shafi'i, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and is considered one of the founders of the Shafi'i school of Islamic law, which is widely followed by Muslims around the world.

In the 12th century AD, there was Jazir al-Baghdadi, a prominent philosopher and mathematician from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and astronomy. His works were widely studied and influential during his time.

During the 15th century AD, Jazir al-Maghribi was a renowned Islamic calligrapher and artist from Morocco. His calligraphic works were highly regarded for their beauty and precision, and he is considered one of the greatest calligraphers in the history of Islamic art.

In more recent times, Jazir al-Husseini was a prominent Palestinian nationalist and political leader who played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict in the early 20th century. He was born in 1882 and served as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem from 1921 until his death in 1974.

The name Jazir has continued to be used across various parts of the Arab world and has maintained its cultural and historical significance. While its popularity may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, the name remains a testament to the rich heritage and traditions of the Arabic language and culture.

People

Jazir + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Jazir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Jazir: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jazir?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 268 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazir 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 1,278,934 US residents.

Is Jazir a common name?

We classify Jazir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 270 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jazir most popular?

The single biggest year for Jazir was 2023, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazir is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jazir a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazir 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.

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.

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