Jirah

♂ Boy

Pronounced JY-rah /ˈdʒaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew yireh, 'He will provide/see' — from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide'; used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The Lord will provide: Jirah is Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'JY-rah'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew yireh, 'He will provide/see' — from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide'; used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#9369 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jirah comes from the Hebrew yireh, 'He will provide/see' — from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide'; used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'JY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, the-Lord-will-provide at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jirah comes from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide' — a lyrical, devotional name used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense; said 'JY-rah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jireh — Hebrew; theophoric; unisex

Variations

JirehJhirah

Nicknames

Jir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jirah mean?

Jirah is Hebrew for 'He will provide' (from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Jirah?

It's said JY-rah /ˈdʒaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jirah a boy or girl name?

Jirah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jirah?

Jirah is a very rare name in the U.S.