Declining since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jahid since 1987
Babies named Jahid per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jahid's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Jahid first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, gradually rising in use before peaking in 2020. Since then, its popularity has been declining, with a trajectory indicating a falling trend. In 2025, the name ranked 12008, with about 1 in 341615 newborn boys receiving it. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its use across a diverse population. As a name rooted in Arabic and common in Bengali-speaking communities, Jahid carries a clear meaning of diligence and effort.
Jahid derives from the Arabic root j-h-d, meaning 'to strive' or 'to exert effort.' It is a common name in Muslim-majority countries, particularly in South Asia, where it is used as a given name for boys. The name reflects a positive attribute of diligence and hard work.
“Jahid” around the world
Where Jahid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jahi
Variants: Jahed, Jahidul
Sibling names for Jahid
Names that share Jahid's style, for a brother or sister.
