Jahzara
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,971 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jahzara has 1,971 recorded U.S. births across 22+ years, peaking at 122 in 2008. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Jahzara ranks #2352 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jahzara is a girl's baby name of Hebrew and African origin, combining the Hebrew theophoric Jah (God) with a name element suggesting 'princess' or 'blessed princess.' The name has a regal, spiritual quality with a distinctly multicultural character.
EtymologyShow more
Jahzara first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Jahzara belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jahzara climbed 885 spots in the last 20 years — from #3237 to #2352.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 497 | #1999 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 902 | #2197 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 572 | #3257 | — |
The Story of Jahzara
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Jahzara is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jahzara are most likely born between 2002 and 2018.
How rare is Jahzara?
Only about 1 in every 46,154 babies born in 2024 was named Jahzara — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 902 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jahzara by the numbers
- Would fill 41 school buses
- Meeting one Jahzara per day would take 5.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78 | #2352 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1827 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1834 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1754 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2228 |
| 2019 | 97 | #1990 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2489 |
| 2017 | 81 | #2291 |
| 2016 | 80 | #2351 |
| 2015 | 57 | #3010 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2428 |
| 2013 | 88 | #2143 |
| 2012 | 115 | #1787 |
| 2011 | 118 | #1741 |
| 2010 | 120 | #1743 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1868 |
| 2008 | 122 | #1793 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2318 |
| 2006 | 92 | #2116 |
| 2005 | 71 | #2465 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024