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Jihad

Jihad: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Jihad?

22U.S. babies in 2025
#1248peak rank (1994)
2,063babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 2,058 boys in the U.S. have been named Jihad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14446 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1248 in 1994. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jihad FAQ

How popular is the name Jihad?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 2,058 boys in the U.S. have been named Jihad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14446 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #1248 in 1994. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jihad a boy or girl name?

Jihad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 2,058 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).