Jazire
A feminine Arabic name meaning "island" or "peninsula".
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Jazire. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Jazire today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazire births was 2011 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazire. 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 Jazire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
2011
7 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,508
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Jazire
Jazire is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 20 total registrations, 13 (65.0%) were male and 7 (35.0%) were female.
Jazire as a male name
- Ranked #11,508 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Jazire as a female name
- Ranked #13,971 in 2011
- 7 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (7 births)
Popularity
Jazire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazire from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 13 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
Jazire 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 Jazire 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 Jazire
The name Jazire is believed to have its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the word "jazire," which means "island" in Persian. This name can be traced back to the ancient Persian culture and was likely used as a reference to the many islands found in the Persian Gulf region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jazire dates back to the 10th century AD. It was mentioned in several Persian literary works and historical texts from that era. One notable reference is found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, where a character named Jazire is mentioned.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jazire. One of the earliest was Jazire al-Mutanabbi, a renowned Persian poet who lived from 915 to 965 AD. She was known for her eloquent and thought-provoking poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Jazire al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 780 to 850 AD. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were instrumental in the development of these disciplines.
In the realm of religion, there was Jazire al-Baghdadi, a Sufi mystic who lived from 1145 to 1220 AD. She was known for her profound spiritual teachings and her dedication to the Sufi path of love and devotion.
Moving forward in time, there was Jazire Safavi, a Persian princess who lived from 1570 to 1642. She was a prominent figure in the Safavid dynasty and was known for her patronage of the arts and her advocacy for women's education.
Finally, in more recent history, there was Jazire Jahanbani, an Iranian painter and artist who lived from 1928 to 2003. She was renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from Persian folklore and mythology.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jazire. While the name may have its roots in the ancient Persian culture, it has transcended time and borders, serving as a unique and enduring moniker for people from various backgrounds and walks of life.
People
Jazire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jazire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazire 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Jazire a common name?
We classify Jazire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazire most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazire was 2011, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazire is about 7 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 Jazire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazire a male name?
Yes, 65.0% of people registered as Jazire 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 Jazire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazire 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 Jazire 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 Jazire?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jazire at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.