Total births
74
Boys' name · since 1995
Jihaad
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 74 babies named Jihaad, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1995–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Jihaad is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 74 have been recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jihaad has been recorded 74 times among boys since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1995 to 2017.
- 74 total births
- 1995–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 boys have been named Jihaad since 1995, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 74
- total births
- 1995–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Jihaad was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jihaad in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Jihaad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jihaad splits its recorded history at 2004: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jihaad at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Jihaad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2017
- Peak year (1999)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Jihaad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jihaad's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Jihaad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 45 births (61% of all-time use).
Jihaad by state
Where Jihaad concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 6.8% |
New Jersey share of Jihaad's total US births 6.8%
Even split
5 of 74 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jihaad? ▼
74 babies have been named Jihaad since 1995. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1999 with 7 births.
When was Jihaad most popular? ▼
Jihaad was most popular in the 2000s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Jihaad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jihaad are New Jersey (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Jihaad been used? ▼
Records for Jihaad go back to 1995, giving 23 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Jihaad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jihad, Jihan, Jiho, Jihoo, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jihaad's data
- Jihaad's decade-level peak was the 2000s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Jihaads (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Jihaad
Nearby Names Like Jihaad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jihaad
Jihad Boy
#4617 2,058 births
Jihan Boy
#7567 127 births
Jiho Boy
#13442 93 births
Jihoo Boy
15 births
Jihoon Boy
13 births
Compare Jihaad side by side: Jihaad vs Jihad Jihaad vs Jihan Jihaad vs Jiho
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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, 1995–2017 (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. "Jihaad: Baby Name Since 1995 - 74 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jihaad. 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 Jihaad 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.