Jireh
Jireh is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Will provide or will see to it.
Origin and history
Jireh is a name of Hebrew origin derived from the biblical expression Jehovah-Jireh. Meaning 'will provide' or 'will see to it,' it has seen a notable surge in U.S. usage in recent years as a contemporary spiritual choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,898 babies in the United States have been named Jireh since 1880. It ranks #2948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #999.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.6 %)
- CA (22 %)
- FL (10 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- VA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 108 |
| 2000-2010 | 236 |
| 2010-2019 | 374 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,175 |
Fun facts
- The term originates from Genesis 22:14, where Abraham calls the place Jehovah-Jireh.
- The name experienced a dramatic increase in popularity in the U.S. during the early 2020s.