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Jajaira

hah-HIGH-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Jahaira, itself derived from Arabic jahira meaning 'precious stone' or 'jewel'.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jajaira since 1975

Babies named Jajaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s16
1980s75
1990s79
2000s35
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jajaira is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. It has never entered the top 1000, and its peak year of usage came in 1995. The name's trajectory has been stable with very low frequency. It was most common in the 1990s, though no specific state data is available. Jajaira is likely a modern respelling of Jahaira, a name with possible Arabic roots meaning 'precious stone'. Its uniqueness and melodic sound may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with a multicultural feel.

Jajaira is a rare given name, likely a modern respelling or variant of Jahaira, which itself may come from the Arabic word jahira, meaning 'precious stone' or 'jewel'. The spelling with double 'a' and 'j' is distinctive. It has seen sporadic usage in the United States since the 1970s, with no strong historical tradition.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jaja, Jai

Variants: Jahaira, Jahira, Jajara

Sibling names for Jajaira

Names that share Jajaira's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jajaira mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely a variant of Jahaira, which may mean 'precious stone' or 'jewel' in Arabic.
Is Jajaira currently popular?
No, Jajaira is very rare. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, and its peak year of recorded usage was 1995.
Is Jajaira a boy or girl name?
Jajaira is almost exclusively used for girls.