Jahir
Every Jahir since 1990 — 2,842 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahir
Jahir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,737 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,842 American babies have been named Jahir. Its peak came in 2003, when 215 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1,737 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,449 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1,503 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1,535 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1,609 |
| 2020 | 83 | #1,804 |
| 2019 | 122 | #1,434 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1,783 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1,742 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1,710 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1,859 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1,634 |
| 2013 | 125 | #1,355 |
| 2012 | 83 | #1,789 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1,552 |
| 2010 | 120 | #1,393 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,523 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1,403 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,390 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1,207 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1,193 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1,136 |
| 2003 | 215 | #813 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1,578 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,891 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,575 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,306 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahir in 2025?
Jahir ranked #1,737 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahir?
2,842 babies have been named Jahir in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahir most popular?
Jahir peaked in 2003, when 215 newborns received the name.
Is Jahir a boy or girl name?
Jahir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahir rising or falling?
Jahir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.