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Jahseh

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-say /ˈdʒɑː.seɪ/High

Meaning: God hears; a creative American spelling possibly from Hebrew Yah (Yahweh) + shama (hears) or related to Joshua; also the birth name of rapper XXXTentacionMedium

In 30 seconds: The birth name of rapper XXXTentacion (Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, 1998–2018), a creative Hebrew compound possibly meaning 'God hears.' His death at 20 made Jahseh a tribute name in communities who loved his music.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningGod hears; a creative American spelling possibly from Hebrew Yah (Yahweh) + shama (hears) or related to Joshua; also the birth name of rapper XXXTentacion
U.S. rank (2024)#1199 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births170 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 850

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jahseh is the birth name of the late rapper XXXTentacion. It appears to be a creative Hebrew compound, possibly from Jah (a form of Yahweh) and shama (to hear), creating a meaning of 'God hears.' As a given name it appears primarily as a tribute to XXXTentacion.

Jahseh ranked #1199 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy, 1998–2018) had one of music's most controversial careers — polarizing for personal conduct, yet beloved by millions of young fans for music that spoke directly to depression, pain, and self-destruction. His murder at 20 created an immediate tribute-name phenomenon.
Overall data confidence 68%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JahsehJaseh

Nicknames

Jah

Famous Bearers

  • ★XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) (1998–2018)
    American rapper born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy. His music addressed mental health and depression; he was murdered at age 20.

If you like Jahseh…

Jahziel— Jah- opening biblical name with the same Hebrew divine prefix
Yahshua— Hebrew name (God saves) sharing the same Yah- divine prefix
Isaiah— Hebrew prophet name with the same -iah (Yahweh) element
Jah— the shortened divine name that appears as the first syllable of Jahseh
Yahweh

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahseh mean?

Jahseh possibly means 'God hears,' a creative Hebrew compound of Jah (Yahweh) and shama (hears). It is the birth name of rapper XXXTentacion.

How do you pronounce Jahseh?

It's said JAH-say — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jahseh a boy or girl name?

Jahseh is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Jahseh?

Jahseh ranked #1199 for U.S. boys in 2024.