Jah
2025 SSA
About Jah
Jah is a powerful, compact masculine name with profound spiritual significance. Derived from Hebrew, Jah is a shortened form of Yahweh or Jehovah, representing God in Judeo-Christian traditions. The name gained wider recognition through Rastafarian culture, where Jah is central as a reference to God. Despite its brevity, Jah carries immense spiritual weight across multiple religious contexts. Its simplicity—just three letters with a straightforward pronunciation—contrasts with its deep theological significance. While still uncommon as a given name, Jah has seen increased usage in recent decades, particularly among families with Rastafarian connections or those seeking names with spiritual dimensions. Its cross-cultural recognition, profound meaning, and uncomplicated form give this short name a remarkable presence.
Pronounced JAH.
As of October 2026, Jah ranked #3340 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3029 for boys in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,941 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,047 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #3,146 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,029 | 41 | 23.5 |
| 2023 | #3,078 | 40 | 23.4 |
| 2024 | #3,475 | 33 | 19.2 |
| 2025 | #3,340 | 35 | 20.5 |