Jiraiya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jiraiya is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jiraiya?
Jiraiya is spelled J-I-R-A-I-Y-A. The name has 7 letters.
Jiraiya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jiraiya is traditionally interpreted as “young thunder.”
- Origin
- Jiraiya is the name of a legendary figure from Japanese popular literature and folklore, especially The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya, which developed…
- Pronunciation
- jee-RYE-ah · 3 syllables
Jiraiya Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#988
Recorded Births231
- Girls usage fell 501 places to #6,116 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 72 places to #988 and recorded 23 fewer 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.
What Does the Name Jiraiya Mean?
Jiraiya is traditionally interpreted as “young thunder.”
Origin: Jiraiya is the name of a legendary figure from Japanese popular literature and folklore, especially The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya, which developed during the Edo period.
How Do You Pronounce Jiraiya?
Pronunciationjee-RYE-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jiraiya?
- History
- “Jiraiya” appears in Japanese folk tales dating back to the Edo period as a heroic figure skilled in ninjutsu and magic.
- Cultural notes
- In Japanese folklore, “Jiraiya” is a folk hero who is a ninja with magical abilities, often associated with the toad.
Jiraiya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 231 | #988 |
| 2024 | Girls | 22 | #5,615 |
| 2024 | Boys | 254 | #916 |
| 2023 | Girls | 17 | #6,680 |
| 2023 | Boys | 357 | #735 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 317 | #796 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 289 | #825 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 184 | #1,081 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 127 | #1,394 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 108 | #1,553 |
| 2017 | Boys | 88 | #1,746 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 59 | #2,255 |
| 2015 | Boys | 45 | #2,684 |
| 2014 | Boys | 38 | #2,985 |
| 2013 | Boys | 25 | #3,964 |
| 2012 | Boys | 35 | #3,179 |
| 2011 | Boys | 34 | #3,235 |
When Was Jiraiya 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.
2023 · Boys
357 recorded births
National rank #735
2022 · Boys
317 recorded births
National rank #796
2021 · Boys
289 recorded births
National rank #825
2024 · Boys
254 recorded births
National rank #916
Where Jiraiya Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| MO | #559 | 10 |
| CA | #731 | 36 |
| TX | #789 | 34 |
| MD | #809 | 5 |
| AZ | #844 | 6 |
| GA | #919 | 9 |