Total births
373
Girls' name · since 1978
Jahira
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 373 babies named Jahira, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 373
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Jahira sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 373 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahira has been recorded 373 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2022.
- 373 total births
- 1978–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
373 girls have been named Jahira since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 373
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Jahira was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jahira in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Jahira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahira splits its recorded history at 2003: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahira at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Jahira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2022
- Peak year (2003)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Jahira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahira's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Jahira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 143 births (38% of all-time use).
Jahira by state
Where Jahira concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.3% |
New York share of Jahira's total US births 4.0%
Even split
15 of 373 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahira? ▼
Jahira has been given to 373 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 21 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Jahira most popular? ▼
Jahira was most popular in the 2000s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Jahira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahira are New York (15 births), Florida (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Jahira been used? ▼
Records for Jahira go back to 1978, giving 45 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Jahira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jahzara, Jahaira, Jahniya, Jahnae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jahira's data
- Jahira's decade-level peak was the 2000s (143 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jahiras (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahira
Nearby Names Like Jahira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahira
Jahzara Girl
#2361 2,050 births
Jahaira Girl
#8561 1,515 births
Jahniya Girl
#8688 571 births
Jahnae Girl
#9211 502 births
Jahnavi Girl
#7476 489 births
Compare Jahira side by side: Jahira vs Jahzara Jahira vs Jahaira Jahira vs Jahniya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahira: Baby Name Since 1978 - 373 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.