Jireh

Jireh - A very unique male name

Jireh appeared on the charts for the first time in 2004 on position #3529. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jireh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jireh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jireh. The baby boy name Jireh was given to 224 baby boys in 2025, ranking #880 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,546 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jireh peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 865.

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Jireh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jireh is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #235 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,889.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jireh is where you live.

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Jireh origin and meaning

Hebrew — biblical place name (Genesis)

'The LORD will provide / will see' — from Jehovah-jireh in Genesis 22, the name Abraham gave the place of the offering

Jireh comes from Genesis 22:14, where Abraham names the place 'Jehovah-jireh' — the LORD will provide. As a boy's name it appears in US data from 2004 and has risen strongly in Christian families, reaching 224 births in 2023. The gospel song 'Jireh' (2021) further spread the word-as-name in the same years.

Attested etymology

Jireh is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jireh, pop culture references for the name Jireh and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jireh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jireh, sorted by popularity.

Jerry / Jairo / Jagger / Jair / Jakari / Jahir / Jere / Jacari / Jiraiya / Jacorey /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jireh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jireh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jireh?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JY-ruh · /ˈdʒaɪrə/
Most families say JY-ruh (as in the worship song), but jee-REH and JIR-eh are also heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Jyra — Phonetic respelling, not established.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2004, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Jireh is a faith-forward choice with a precise biblical promise built in — 'the LORD will provide' — and it has risen fast since 2020. It speaks most to Christian families who know the Genesis story and the song.

Worth knowing

• Outside church communities the name is unfamiliar, and pronunciation genuinely varies — be ready to teach it.
• The meaning is explicitly theological, which is the point for choosers and a consideration for the child's wider contexts.