What origin is the name Jairus?

Jairus comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jairus a popular name?

Jairus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jairus?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jairus — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jairus

Q: Is Jairus a rare name?

Yes. Jairus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jairus

Jairus

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Jairus is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah enlightens.' It is well known from the biblical figure whose daughter was healed.".

Parents who choose Jairus pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah enlightens.' It is well known from the biblical figure whose daughter was healed.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah enlightens.' It is well known from the biblical figure whose daughter was healed.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jairus

Very rare in US records

What does Jairus mean?

Jairus is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah enlightens.' It is well known from the biblical figure whose daughter was healed.".