Jobina
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 126 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Jobina is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1974 to 1979, Jobina has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Jobina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jobina is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine form of Job — the Hebrew patriarch whose name means 'persecuted' or 'one who cries out.' Job is the central figure of one of the Bible's most profound books, testing the limits of faith through extraordinary suffering with ultimate faithfulness.
Jobina transforms the book-length test of patience into a feminine given name. For deeply religious families, it carries the full weight of Job's story — a name for a child who may face trials but will emerge with their faith intact.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jobina is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1974 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Jobina’s rarity (126 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobina has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 126 | — |
The Story of Jobina
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Jobina is a Gen X staple. Girls named Jobina are most likely born between 1974 and 1979.
How rare is Jobina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1970s with 126 births that decade.
Jobina by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1974–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 11 | #5910 |
| 1978 | 15 | #4528 |
| 1977 | 24 | #3216 |
| 1976 | 12 | #5013 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1660 |
| 1974 | 6 | #8102 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–1979