Jazara
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 391 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jazara is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 391 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Jazara ranks #4593 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jazara is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, possibly related to Jazira (meaning 'island' in Arabic) or a creative elaboration of Jasmine-family names. It has the flowing, exotic sound characteristic of modern Arabic-influenced feminine names.
Jazara has a distinctly poetic, multicultural feel — a name that sounds both ancient and thoroughly contemporary.
EtymologyShow more
Jazara is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Jazara has been recorded as a girl's name since 2005, with 391 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jazara has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 137 | #4980 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 182 | #8275 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 72 | #11343 | — |
The Story of Jazara
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Jazara is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jazara are most likely born between 2005 and 2020.
How rare is Jazara?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jazara — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 182 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jazara by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Jazara per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #4593 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4144 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5083 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6268 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4811 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5513 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11888 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10275 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5876 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15300 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12411 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5907 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5996 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5443 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4144 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4856 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6024 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14550 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15974 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15313 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024