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Jarah

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Pronounced JAIR-uh /ˈdΚ’Ι›Ι™r.Ι™/Medium

Meaning: Jarah appears in Hebrew scripture as a personal name in the genealogies and is connected to yaar, meaning honeycomb or forest honey, carrying an idea of sweetness; in modern use it can also read as an elaboration.Low

In 30 seconds: Jarah is a Biblical Hebrew name tied to the word for honeycomb, suggesting honey-sweet. It has been used quietly for United States girls since the nineteen-seventies (said JAIR-uh) and blends an old root with a modern sound.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningJarah appears in Hebrew scripture as a personal name in the genealogies and is connected to yaar, meaning honeycomb or forest honey, carrying an idea of sweetness; in modern use it can also read as an elaboration.
U.S. rank (2023)#10658 β†— Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 433

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200819762023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jarah has a genuine Hebrew origin but only a faint history as a given name in America. It appeared here and there from the nineteen-seventies and touched a modest high around 2008.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak, so it has stayed a quiet, distinctive pick. A girl named Jarah at that high would be a teenager now. Its blend of Biblical roots and a fresh sound gives it appeal to parents wanting something both old and uncommon.

Did you know? In the Hebrew Bible Jarah is a minor figure in a genealogy, and the name shares its root with words for honey; today parents often choose it for its soft, current sound as much as its scripture link.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Jarah β€” Biblical Hebrew name; root linked to yaar, honeycomb; modern girls' usage

Variations

JaraJarrahYarah

Nicknames

JarJayRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarah mean?

It is a Biblical Hebrew name connected to the word for honeycomb, carrying a sense of honey-sweet.

How do you pronounce Jarah?

It is commonly said JAIR-uh /ˈdΚ’Ι›Ι™r.Ι™/, two syllables stressed on the first.

Is Jarah a boy or girl name?

In the Bible Jarah is a man's name, but in modern American use it is given mostly to girls.

How popular is Jarah?

It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak in the late two-thousands.

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