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Jerusalem

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Pronounced juh-ROO-suh-lem /dʒəˈruː.sə.lɛm/Medium

Meaning: From Jerusalem, the ancient holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam — its Hebrew name often read as tied to 'peace' (shalom). Used as a given name, especially in Ethiopian tradition, honoring the sacred city.Low

In 30 seconds: A sacred place-name: Jerusalem honors the holy city (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem'). Used as a given name, especially in Ethiopian tradition — noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Jerusalem, the ancient holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam — its Hebrew name often read as tied to 'peace' (shalom). Used as a given name, especially in Ethiopian tradition, honoring the sacred city.
U.S. rank (2024)#16285 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019812024

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

Jerusalem, the holy city revered across three faiths, is used as a given name particularly in Ethiopian Christian tradition. Reverent and rare in the U.S. (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem').

As a given name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sacred, and reverent.

Did you know? Jerusalem is the ancient holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam — its name often linked to 'peace' (shalom). As a given name it appears especially in Ethiopian tradition, honoring the sacred city, which we note respectfully (said 'juh-ROO-suh-lem').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jerusalem — Holy city; sacred to three faiths; given name in Ethiopian tradition

Variations

YerusalemJerusalemaJerusha

Nicknames

JeruSalem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerusalem mean?

Jerusalem is the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, its name often linked to 'peace.' It is used as a given name especially in Ethiopian tradition.

How do you pronounce Jerusalem?

It's said juh-ROO-suh-lem /dʒəˈruː.sə.lɛm/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name?

Jerusalem is used here as a girl's name, notably in Ethiopian tradition.

How popular is Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is a rare given name in the U.S.

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