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Jiraya

♂ Boy

Pronounced jih-RY-uh /dʒɪˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Jiraiya, the shapeshifting toad-sage hero of Japanese folklore and a beloved character in the Naruto anime. The name is often read 'young/gallant thunder.' Pop-culture is a major route, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A hero's name: Jiraya echoes Jiraiya, a Japanese folk-tale sage and Naruto favorite (said 'jih-RY-uh'). Pop-culture is a major route, which we note.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningA spelling of Jiraiya, the shapeshifting toad-sage hero of Japanese folklore and a beloved character in the Naruto anime. The name is often read 'young/gallant thunder.' Pop-culture is a major route, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11542
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Jiraya is a form of Jiraiya, the gallant, shapeshifting sage of old Japanese tales, later a beloved Naruto character. The anime route drives much of its modern U.S. use, which we note - rare and adventurous (said 'jih-RY-uh').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data, tied to anime fandom. Rare, heroic, and bold.

Did you know? Jiraya spells the name of Jiraiya - a toad-riding hero of Japanese folklore and a fan-favorite mentor in the Naruto anime - so it carries a bold, adventurous ring; pop-culture is a major route, which we note (said 'jih-RY-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Jiraya — Jiraiya; Japanese folk hero + Naruto; pop-culture route

Variations

JiraiyaJarayaJireya

Nicknames

JiraJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiraya mean?

Jiraya is a form of Jiraiya, a Japanese folk-tale hero and Naruto character, often read 'gallant thunder.' Pop-culture is a major route, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jiraya?

It's said jih-RY-uh /dʒɪˈraɪ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jiraya a boy or girl name?

Jiraya is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jiraya?

Jiraya is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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