Jairus
Boy name · Greek · Hebrew · Spanish
Meaninghe enlightens · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,353 in 1994
50 babies were named Jairus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 85 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1933–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jairus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jairus, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jairus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJairus first shows up in US birth records in 1933, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 92 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #1,353.
- TrendJairus has climbed 85 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJairus is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #949. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Jairus means “he enlightens”. Our records link it to Greek, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Jairus
Jairus is a boy name of Greek, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “he enlightens”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Jairus for boys from 1933 to 2025, in 58 of those 93 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #1,353 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.7 | 1,400,000 boys |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,727 boys |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,338 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,952 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,612 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,523 boys |
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- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
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- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
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- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Jairus
What does the name Jairus mean?
Jairus means “he enlightens” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Jairus?
Jairus has Greek, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Jairus a boy or girl name?
Jairus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jairus?
Jairus ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#1,353).