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Jairus

male

Meaning

"He Enlightens"

Jairus is a New Testament name from Hebrew roots interpreted as he enlightens, transmitted through Greek textual tradition.

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Popularity History of Jairus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3627Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3627

Jairus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1204

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jairus

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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