Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Jarah since 1976
Babies named Jarah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Jarah is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared on the U.S. baby-naming landscape in 1976. Though its precise origins are elusive, it is likely a creative respelling of familiar names like Sarah or Zara, or perhaps a feminine variant of the Arabic Jarrah. The name reached its peak in 2008, but has been declining in usage ever since, a trend that aligns with the waning popularity of many similar inventive names from the 2000s. While it has never entered the national top 1000, Jarah retains a distinctive, contemporary feel that appeals to parents seeking a unique but intuitive name. Its lack of top-state concentration suggests it has been used sporadically across the country, never gaining a strong regional foothold.
Jarah is a modern name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1976. It may be a creative respelling of Sarah (Hebrew 'princess') or Zara (Arabic 'blooming flower'), or perhaps a feminine form of the Arabic name Jarrah ('healer'). Its usage has been sporadic, with a peak in 2008 and a declining trajectory since 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jari, Jar
Variants: Jara, Jarahh
Sibling names for Jarah
Names that share Jarah's style, for a brother or sister.
