Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jahdai since 1995
Babies named Jahdai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58 | 11 |
| 2010s | 48 | 34 |
| 2020s | 6 | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Jahdai is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1999. Its peak popularity occurred in 2008, yet even then it remained uncommon. As of 2025, the name has a rank of 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name, indicating a stable but minimal presence. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a creative variant of Jedidiah or a modern Jah- prefixed coinage. It is used for both boys and girls, though slightly more often for boys.
The name Jahdai first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and appears to be a modern invention, likely influenced by the Hebrew name Jedidiah (meaning "beloved of Yahweh") combined with the fashionable prefix Jah-. It may also be a creative respelling of Jadai or a variant of the Jamaican name Jahdai. Its use remains rare, with no long historical tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jah, Jai
Variants: Jadai, Jahday
Sibling names for Jahdai
Names that share Jahdai's style, for a brother or sister.
