Jah
Every Jah since 1982 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jah
Jah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,340 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 465 American babies have been named Jah. Its peak came in 2022, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,340 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,485 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,081 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,030 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,147 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,047 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,941 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,146 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,157 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,496 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,308 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,834 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,083 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,355 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,189 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,844 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,323 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,331 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,760 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,202 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,521 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,788 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,374 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,529 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,810 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jah in 2025?
Jah ranked #3,340 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jah?
465 babies have been named Jah in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jah most popular?
Jah peaked in 2022, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Jah a boy or girl name?
Jah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jah rising or falling?
Jah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.