Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Hebrew
Meaning: Light, Who Diffuses Light, Whom God Enlightens
Pronunciation: JYE-ruhs, /ˈdʒaɪrəs/, JH AE AH R AH S
Popularity Rank: #55,598
Derived from the Hebrew name Yair, meaning "he enlightens" or "he shines"
The name Jairus is of Greek, Hebrew origin and means Light, Who Diffuses Light, Whom God Enlightens, One who enlightens or shines. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jairus is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 35 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JYE-ruhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒaɪrəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE AH R AH S
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jairus is recorded 523 times globally, ranking it as the 55,598th most common name worldwide.
Jairus is most prevalent in United States of America, with 127 occurrences, making it the 14,235th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Jairus is found among 1 in every 3631 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #14,235 | 1 : 14,245 |
| Nigeria | #8,084 | 1 : 15,886 |
| South Africa | #18,259 | 1 : 45,978 |
| Philippines | #2,563 | 1 : 6,389 |
| Namibia | #1,329 | 1 : 3,631 |
| Singapore | #9,353 | 1 : 20,178 |
| Saudi Arabia | #61,977 | 1 : 115,688 |
| Malaysia | #36,843 | 1 : 94,790 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jairus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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