Boy nameCurrently #4,617 in the USFalling
Jihad
//ˈdʒihæd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20005 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jihad's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jihad's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jihad |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 76 |
| 1994 | 87 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 73 |
| 1997 | 67 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 93 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Jihad through the decades
- Jihad peaked in 2000, when 96 babies were named Jihad in the US.
- The 1990s were Jihad's strongest decade, averaging 69 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jihad has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jihad currently ranks #4,617 in the US and is cooling off.