Jairus

A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god awakens; the lord enlightens.

Babies a year
62
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2664
8 babies

In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Jairus. In the US, 62 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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