Rising since 2019, #1,267 for boys today.
Popularity of Jahseh since 2018
Babies named Jahseh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 803 |
Meaning & origin
Jahseh is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 2018 and has been rising in use since 2019. In 2025, it ranked 1267th, with a 1-in-11,020 incidence, and reached its peak popularity in 2023. The name is most common in Connecticut, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Its etymology is uncertain but may be linked to a Jamaican Patois form of Jehovah, or it may be a contemporary invention. The name gained cultural visibility through the late rapper Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion), contributing to its adoption among parents seeking distinctive, phonetically striking names. Its trajectory suggests continued modest growth, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Jahseh is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2018. It is likely a creative respelling or adaptation of the Jamaican Patois name Jahseh, itself a form of Jehovah, referring to God. The name gained visibility through the late rapper Jahseh Onfroy, known professionally as XXXTentacion, though his use does not confirm a traditional etymology. Its rising popularity since 2019 reflects contemporary naming trends favoring unique, phonetically distinctive names.
Where Jahseh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jah
Variants: Jahseh
Sibling names for Jahseh
Names that share Jahseh's style, for a brother or sister.
