Jireh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
53% Masculine / 47% Feminine
Meaning:
Jireh means 'to see' or 'to provide' and is a biblical name symbolizing divine provision.
Meaning of the Name Jireh
Jireh is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'yireh' which means 'to see' or 'to provide'. In the Bible, Jireh is used as a name for God, symbolizing His provision and foresight. The name Jireh is often associated with blessings, abundance, and divine providence.
Popularity of the Name Jireh
The popularity for the name Jireh peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 213 births, which ranked number 2,165 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Jireh had the most female births in 2022 with 106, which ranked number 1,886 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 213, which ranked number 1,031 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jireh has increased sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 319 births, an increase of 343.06%. Among males, Jireh has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 213 births, an increase of 587.10%. Among females, Jireh has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 41 births to 106 births, an increase of 158.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jireh
- 20 Year Trend of Jireh: 578.72%
- 10 Year Trend of Jireh: 343.06%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jireh: 587.10%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jireh: 158.54%
Popularity of Jireh by State
For males, Jireh was most popular in Southeastern states with 65 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 41 male births. Among females, Jireh was most popular in Southeastern states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 20 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jireh. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 26 | 888 | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | 20 | 721 | 11 | 1247 |
| GA | 12 | 762 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 7 | 533 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 6 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | 5 | 2109 |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 41 | 686 | 20 | 1303 |
| VA | 6 | 951 | 9 | 790 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jireh
- Total Births of Jireh: 370 (16.05%)
- Male Births of Jireh: 258 (21.26%)
- Female Births of Jireh: 117 (9.96%)
Given the upward trend of Jireh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.05% increase in total births, for a total of 370 births in 2024. Male births for Jireh have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 258 male births in 2024, an increase of 21.26%. For Females, births for Jireh have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 117 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.96%.