Jairus
Jairus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He shines or God enlightens.
Origin and history
Jairus is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Ya'ir, meaning 'he shines' or 'God enlightens'. In the New Testament, Jairus is a patron of a synagogue whose daughter was resurrected by Jesus. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,741 babies in the United States have been named Jairus since 1880. It ranks #2473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1651.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.4 %)
- CA (21 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- FL (9 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 373 |
| 1990-2000 | 621 |
| 2000-2010 | 690 |
| 2010-2019 | 657 |
| 2020-2029 | 276 |
Famous people named Jairus
- Jairus Byrd: Professional football player
Fun facts
- Jairus is central to one of the most famous miracle stories in the New Testament, where Jesus restores his young daughter to life.
- It is the Latinized form of the Hebrew name Jair (Yair), which frequently appears in the Old Testament.