Jiraiya Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjee-rye-ah / dʒiːˈraɪəJapanese
Meaning
Japanese: young thunder; young lightning
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese folklore, Jiraiya is a legendary ninja who can summon toads and is known for his heroic deeds. The character has been popularized in various forms of media, including anime and manga, contributing to its cultural significance.
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Famous people named Jiraiya
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Fictional characters named Jiraiya
Jiraiya — Naruto.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jiraiya was first seen in the United States in 2007. Jiraiya has ranked as high as #1025 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jiraiya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jiraiya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 41 | |
| CA | 24 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| AZ | 11 | |
| OH | 11 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| MI | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| NM | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 127 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2021 | 288 |
| 2022 | 317 |
| 2023 | 357 |
| 2024 | 252 |