Jihad Name Popularity and Statistics
Jihad is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jihad?
Jihad is spelled J-I-H-A-D. The name has 5 letters.
Jihad Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,539
Recorded Births22
- Boys usage rose 32 places to #4,539 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jihad Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 22 | #4,539 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Boys | 29 | #3,802 |
| 2022 | Boys | 22 | #4,570 |
| 2021 | Boys | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2020 | Boys | 20 | #4,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 25 | #4,114 |
| 2018 | Boys | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2017 | Boys | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2016 | Boys | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2015 | Boys | 28 | #3,775 |
| 2014 | Boys | 28 | #3,693 |
| 2013 | Boys | 35 | #3,122 |
| 2012 | Boys | 35 | #3,179 |
| 2011 | Boys | 36 | #3,114 |
| 2010 | Boys | 31 | #3,453 |
| 2009 | Boys | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2008 | Boys | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2007 | Boys | 39 | #2,974 |
| 2006 | Boys | 49 | #2,477 |
| 2005 | Boys | 40 | #2,701 |
| 2004 | Boys | 41 | #2,599 |
| 2003 | Boys | 51 | #2,153 |
| 2002 | Boys | 65 | #1,772 |
When Was Jihad Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
96 recorded births
National rank #1,334
2001 · Boys
93 recorded births
National rank #1,368
1994 · Boys
87 recorded births
National rank #1,244
1999 · Boys
76 recorded births
National rank #1,489
Where Jihad Ranked Highest in 2022
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #1,034 | 5 |
| PA | #1,249 | 5 |