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Jazirah

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Pronounced jah-ZEE-rah /dʒɑːˈziː.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic jazirah, 'island' — a word familiar from place names across the Arabic-speaking world. A gentle nature-adjacent name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Arabic name: Jazirah means 'island' (said 'jah-ZEE-rah'). Airy and nature-adjacent.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic jazirah, 'island' — a word familiar from place names across the Arabic-speaking world. A gentle nature-adjacent name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12673 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

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

From the Arabic jazirah, 'island', a word woven into place names across the Arabic-speaking world. As a given name it is soft and nature-adjacent. A flowing, three-beat pick (said 'jah-ZEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, airy, and rooted.

Did you know? Jazirah is the Arabic word for 'island', familiar from place names across the region. It carries a calm, open feel (said 'jah-ZEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jazirah — Arabic 'island'

Variations

JaziraJazyraJaziera

Nicknames

JazZira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jazirah mean?

Jazirah is the Arabic word for 'island', familiar from place names across the region.

How do you pronounce Jazirah?

It's said jah-ZEE-rah /dʒɑːˈziː.rɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jazirah a boy or girl name?

Jazirah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jazirah?

Jazirah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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