"God will provide"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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"the Lord sees"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
"Jehovah provides"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
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The Story of Jireh
Jireh (also spelled Yireh) is derived from the Hebrew root yar-ah, meaning to see, provide, or foresee. It comes from the Biblical name Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah Jireh), meaning the Lord will provide or God sees. This name appears in Genesis when Abraham names the place where God provided a ram instead of Isaac.
Jireh gained significant popularity as a given name following the release of the worship song Jireh by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music in 2021, which became a massive hit in Christian contemporary music. The song's message of God's provision resonated with many parents seeking spiritual names.
Jireh is a deeply meaningful name in Judeo-Christian tradition, referencing one of the names of God from the Hebrew Bible. In Christian worship culture, particularly in evangelical and charismatic communities, Jireh is recognized as a powerful declaration of faith and trust in God's provision.
Historical Record
Jireh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 1,195 babies have been named Jireh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jireh is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,761 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name comes from Jehovah Jireh (Genesis 22:14) meaning the Lord will provide
- The 2021 worship song Jireh by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music significantly boosted the name's popularity
- The word yireh in Hebrew is connected to both seeing and providing, as in one who sees the need and provides for it
Jireh in Other Languages
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Jireh (Jehovah Jireh)
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One of the Hebrew names of God, from Genesis 22:14, meaning the Lord will provide
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Jireh (Elevation Worship song)
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2021 contemporary Christian worship song by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music that popularized the name
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,761
- Total SSA Count
- 115
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian African-American American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jireh
What does the name Jireh mean?
"God will provide" (from Hebrew). "the Lord sees" (from Hebrew). "Jehovah provides" (from Biblical Hebrew). Jireh (also spelled Yireh) is derived from the Hebrew root yar-ah, meaning to see, provide, or foresee. It comes from the Biblical name Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah Jireh), meaning the Lord will provide or God sees. This name appears in Genesis when Abraham names the place where God provided a ram instead of Isaac.
What is the origin of the name Jireh?
Jireh has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God will provide". In Hebrew, it means "the Lord sees". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "Jehovah provides".
Is Jireh a boy or girl name?
Jireh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1761. As a boy name, it is ranked #940. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jireh?
Jireh is currently ranked #1761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jireh?
Common nicknames for Jireh include Jiri.
What are good middle names for Jireh?
Popular middle name pairings include Jireh Grace, Jireh Hope, Jireh Faith, Jireh Joy, Jireh Peace, and Jireh Marie.
What are good sibling names for Jireh?
Names that pair well with Jireh as siblings include Shiloh, Zion, Canaan, Eden, Hosanna, and Selah.
How many syllables does Jireh have?
Jireh has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jireh a common or rare name?
Jireh is an uncommon name, ranked #1761 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Jireh
Jireh is a girl name with Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and American origins . The name means "God will provide" in Hebrew .
Is Jireh a boy or girl name? Jireh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,761 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #940. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jireh is currently ranked #1,761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jireh has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jireh include Ji and Jiri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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