How Many People Are Named Jarah?

Complete statistics for the name Jarah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jarah
Very Rare
Arabic

Jarah means 'gift' in Arabic and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 756,204 Americans have this name, making it truly unique among names. The majority of people named Jarah are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

~436
Living in US
1 in 756,204
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Generous Compassionate
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,503
Worldwide Bearers
#59,298
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
5,791
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,298
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,296
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇵🇭 Philippines
234
🇺🇸 United States
205
🇶🇦 Qatar
194
🇮🇷 Iran
164
🇮🇳 India
155
🇳🇬 Nigeria
146

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (3%)
♀ Female
426 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
256
Would be under 30 (58%)
188
Would be 30–60 (42%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 444 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jarah Through the Generations

Jarah peaked in popularity in 2008 with 21 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, there are approximately 436 people named Jarah living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Jarah is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents in recent decades.

✨ Similar Names to Jarah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jarah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jarah

How Many People Have the Name Jarah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 436 people in the United States currently share the name Jarah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 756,204 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jarah a Common or Rare Name?

Jarah 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 Jarah Mean?

Jarah means "gift" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jarah in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Jarah Most Popular?

The name Jarah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Jarah?

Approximately 436 people named Jarah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 444. That works out to roughly 1 in 756,204 Americans.

Is Jarah a rare name?

Jarah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 756,204 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jarah mean?

Jarah means "gift" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jarah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Jarah are male and 97% are female.

When was Jarah most popular?

Jarah peaked in 2008 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US436
All-Time Births444
1 in X1 in 756,204
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2008
World Rank#59,298
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.