Is Jireh a boy's or girl's name?

Jireh is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,195 recorded births.

When was Jireh most popular?

Jireh reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 285 births that year. It is currently ranked #938 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jireh?

Jireh is currently ranked #938 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,623 babies since 1987.

Jireh

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast

#938▼ 89in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Jireh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew phrase Yahweh Yireh meaning "the Lord will provide," the name Abraham gave to the mountain in Moriah where God provided a ram as a substitute sacrifice for Isaac. It is a name of profound biblical faith.

Jireh has grown in the United States within Christian communities as a name that embodies trust in divine provision. The phrase "God Jireh" — meaning God provides — has deep resonance in evangelical Christianity, and the name carries that faith-filled assurance with quiet power.

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Popularity Over Time

Jireh climbed 2752 spots in the last 20 years — from #3690 to #938.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jireh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	900	#1433	▲
2010s	374	#3124	▲
2000s	236	#4032	▲
1990s	108	#5244	▲
1980s	5	#7509	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1987–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jireh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	244	#938	-41 (-14.4%)
2023	285	#849	+69 (31.9%)
2022	216	#1025	+105 (94.6%)
2021	111	#1570	+67 (152.3%)
2020	44	#2782	0
2019	44	#2826	+10 (29.4%)
2018	34	#3332	-2 (-5.6%)
2017	36	#3216	+5 (16.1%)
2016	31	#3561	-4 (-11.4%)
2015	35	#3272	0
2014	35	#3180	-10 (-22.2%)
2013	45	#2643	+14 (45.2%)
2012	31	#3485	-10 (-24.4%)
2011	41	#2874	-1 (-2.4%)
2010	42	#2849	+4 (10.5%)
2009	38	#3076	+10 (35.7%)
2008	28	#3783	+7 (33.3%)
2007	21	#4564	-2 (-8.7%)
2006	23	#4149	+1 (4.5%)
2005	22	#4124	-3 (-12.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jireh as a Girl's Name

Jireh is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 1,195 recorded births since 1992.

#1752

Current rank

1,195

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jireh be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jireh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #938. As a girl's name, it ranks #1752.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1987–2024) · Methodology