Jireh Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJY-rah / ˈdʒaɪrəHebrew
Meaning
God will provide
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jireh is derived from the Hebrew word 'yireh,' which means 'to see' or 'to provide.' It is often associated with the biblical figure Abraham, who named a place 'Jehovah-Jireh' in recognition of God's provision. The name has gained popularity in various Christian communities due to its spiritual significance.
Trend Summary
The name Jireh is relatively uncommon in the United States but has seen a gradual increase in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jirah
International Variants
- Jireh (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jireh was first seen in the United States in 1987. Jireh has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Jireh has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jireh (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 38 | |
| CA | 27 | |
| GA | 23 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| HI | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| KS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 216 |
| 2023 | 285 |
| 2024 | 244 |