How Many People Are Named Ja?
Complete statistics for the name Ja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ja is a very rare name for boys, with only 419 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 788,195 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 435 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ja Through the Generations
Ja emerged as a name in the late 20th century, reaching its peak popularity in 2000 with 29 births. Since then, it has maintained a steady presence, with a notable rise in recent years. The average age of those named Ja is 33, indicating a younger demographic with 205 individuals under 30, 217 between 30 and 60, and only 13 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ja's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ja
How Many People Have the Name Ja?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 396 people in the United States currently share the name Ja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 836,993 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ja a Common or Rare Name?
Ja is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ja Mean?
Ja means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ja in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.
When Was Ja Most Popular?
The name Ja reached peak popularity in 2000, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ja?
Approximately 396 people named Ja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 396. That works out to roughly 1 in 836,993 Americans.
Is Ja a rare name?
Ja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 836,993 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ja mean?
Ja means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ja more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Ja are male and 31% are female.
When was Ja most popular?
Ja peaked in 2000 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.