Jireh

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Pronounced JYE-ruh /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹə/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh seesMedium

In 30 seconds: Jireh is a name meaning 'Yahweh sees', used in Filipino naming as a girl's name. It comes from a scriptural phrase about God's provision and watchfulness.

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Origin MediumFilipino, French, English

MeaningYahweh sees

U.S. rank (2024)#1752 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jireh means 'Yahweh sees', drawn from a biblical phrase and taken up in Filipino naming. As a given name it carries that sense of being seen and provided for, and it appears in spellings like Yireh and Jirah. Its devotional roots give it a clear faith-based character.

The y-spelling Yireh sits closer to the phrase's original sound, while Jirah reshapes the ending. The name's short, two-syllable shape keeps its scriptural meaning front and center.

Did you know? Jireh appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Jireh — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YirehJirah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jireh mean?

Jireh is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh sees' and is most often linked with Filipino tradition.

How do you pronounce Jireh?

It's commonly said JYE-ruh /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹə/.

Is Jireh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jireh is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jireh?

In 2024, Jireh ranked #1752 in the U.S. for girls, with 115 births recorded.