Jahir
Boy name · #1740 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
Jahir ranks #1740 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 94 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,149 boys born in 2025 was named Jahir.
Babies named Jahir per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 35-year story
Jahir first appears in the Social Security records in 1990, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 215 boys were named Jahir — good for #809 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jahir against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jahir in class?
Jahir scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Jahir is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jahir is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jahirs were GA (11), TX (11), FL (8), CA (7), IL (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jahir
Statistically, parents drawn to Jahir tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Yahir, Jair, Mihir, Adair, and Yair.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jahir | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1728 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1448 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1501 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1532 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1606 |
| 2020 | 83 | #1798 |
| 2019 | 122 | #1432 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1777 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1735 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1706 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1627 |
| 2013 | 125 | #1352 |
| 2012 | 83 | #1787 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1544 |
| 2010 | 120 | #1390 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1518 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1399 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1387 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1202 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1191 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1132 |
| 2003 | 215 | #809 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1571 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2864 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jahir a popular boy name?
Jahir ranked #1740 among boys in 2025 with 94 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Jahir most popular?
Jahir peaked in 2003, when 215 American boys received the name (ranked #809 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jahir?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,149 newborn American boys was named Jahir. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.