Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jahara since 1988
Babies named Jahara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Jahara is a rare feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'jewel' or 'gem'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, and its peak year of popularity was 2018. Since 2019, its usage has been falling. In the most recent year of data (2025), it ranked 14,942, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 baby girls given the name. While it has not attracted significant regional concentration or entered the top 1,000, Jahara remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a luminous meaning and gentle sound.
Jahara is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'jahara' meaning 'jewel' or 'gem'. It is also possibly related to 'zahra', meaning 'flower' or 'blossom', a common root in Arabic female names. While not among the most traditional names in the Arabic-speaking world, it has seen modest use since the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries where parents are drawn to its melodic sound and positive meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jah, Hara, Jara
Variants: Zahara, Jaharah
Sibling names for Jahara
Names that share Jahara's style, for a brother or sister.
