Jiayir
A variant Arabic name meaning "he who brings recompense or reward".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jiayir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jiayir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jiayir births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jiayir. 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 Jiayir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,312
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jiayir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jiayir 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 Jiayir 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jiayir
The name Jiayir has its roots in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the old Persian words "jia" meaning "life" and "yir" meaning "friend" or "companion". The name can be loosely translated to mean "friend of life" or "life companion".
Jiayir is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, which encompassed modern-day Iran, parts of Central Asia, and regions in the Middle East. The earliest records of the name date back to the 6th century BCE during the reign of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
In ancient Persian mythology, Jiayir was the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam. The warrior Jiayir is mentioned in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi, which was written in the late 10th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jiayir was a Persian nobleman who lived in the 7th century CE during the Sassanid era. He is mentioned in chronicles as a trusted advisor to the Sassanid king Khosrow II.
Another notable figure named Jiayir was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of Sufism and his poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 13th century, a Persian military commander named Jiayir played a significant role in the Mongol conquests of the region. He served under the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan and was instrumental in the capture of several cities in present-day Iran and Afghanistan.
During the 16th century, a Persian artist and calligrapher named Jiayir gained fame for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. His pieces adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces throughout Persia and are still admired today for their artistic merit.
In more recent times, a notable individual with the name Jiayir was a Persian philanthropist and businessman who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his charitable endeavors and his support for educational initiatives in his homeland.
People
Jiayir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jiayir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jiayir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jiayir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jiayir 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jiayir a common name?
We classify Jiayir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jiayir most popular?
The single biggest year for Jiayir was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jiayir 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 Jiayir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jiayir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jiayir 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 Jiayir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jiayir 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 Jiayir 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 are called Jiayir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.