Jirah
Every Jirah since 1997 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jirah
Jirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,655 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 347 American babies have been named Jirah — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 34 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 Jirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,655 | 10 | #7,923 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,073 | 8 | #9,400 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,468 | 11 | #7,492 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,438 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,786 | 8 | #9,225 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,210 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,046 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,754 | 6 | #11,418 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,127 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,177 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,338 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,811 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,693 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,631 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,781 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,996 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,332 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,289 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,213 | 7 | #10,081 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,685 | 5 | #12,280 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,980 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,808 | 5 | #11,747 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,859 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,112 | 5 | #11,387 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,833 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jirah in 2025?
Jirah ranked #7,655 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jirah?
347 babies have been named Jirah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jirah most popular?
Jirah peaked in 2023, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Jirah a boy or girl name?
Jirah is used for both: about 80% of babies named Jirah have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Jirah rising or falling?
Jirah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.