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Jireh
UnisexHebrew· “he will provide”
- Meaning
- he will provide
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JY-ruh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #881
- US babies 2025
- 271
- Best rank
- #850 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Jireh
Jireh is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “he will provide”.
Jireh comes from the Hebrew phrase in Genesis where Abraham names a mountain place Jehovah-jireh, usually translated as the Lord will provide. The story follows the near sacrifice of Isaac, when a ram appears in his place. In modern Christian worship songs the phrase has become well known, and Jireh has been adopted as a given name by families who want a reminder of trust and provision. It is used for both boys and girls. Its short, soft sound makes it easy to pair, and it carries a clear sense of faith and gratitude.
Popularity over time
Jireh first appears in US Social Security records in 1987. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 2023. Its best national rank was #850 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 285 babies. In 2025, 271 babies were named Jireh, and it ranked #881 nationally. That is 674% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,845 in 2000, #2,850 in 2010, and #881 in 2025. Of the 1,898 US boys named Jireh since records began, 62% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 374 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Shay, Harlem, Kodi, Yael, and Seven.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jireh ranked highest in Hawaii, Maryland, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #235 | 5 |
| Maryland | #603 | 8 |
| Texas | #635 | 48 |
| California | #673 | 41 |
| Massachusetts | #741 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Jireh is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 39% of US babies named Jireh were girls and 61% were boys.
Jireh is usually pronounced JY-ruh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-eh”.
Middle names for Jireh
A few middle names that flow with Jireh: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jireh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jireh mean?
Jireh is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “he will provide”.
What is the origin of the name Jireh?
Jireh has Hebrew roots. Jireh comes from the Hebrew phrase in Genesis where Abraham names a mountain place Jehovah-jireh, usually translated as the Lord will provide.
Is Jireh a popular name?
Yes. Jireh ranked #881 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jireh a boy or girl name?
Jireh is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 39% of US babies named Jireh were girls and 61% were boys.
How do you pronounce Jireh?
Jireh is usually pronounced JY-ruh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings