Jihad
- Pronunciation
- [Ji-had]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Struggle; Holy War
- Origin
- Arabic
Jihad Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,035 baby boys have been named Jihad. The name peaked in 2000 with 96 US births that year (rank #1337). In 2024, ranked #4617 nationally — 3,280 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Jihad
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jihad births are: New Jersey (344), Pennsylvania (226), New York (151).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Jihad
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5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jihad's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Jihad
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ade | A Mistress Of Lancelot | Female | Arthurian |
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Compare Jihad to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jihad against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).