Jihad
Pronunciation: [ j-EEH-ad ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jihad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 5 babies have been named Jihad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jihad is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,608 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jihad is also used as a boy name, ranked #4652.
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About the Name Jihad
Jihad is a girl name .
Is Jihad a boy or girl name? Jihad is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #54,608 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,652. Jihad is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jihad is currently ranked #54,608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jihad include Jih, Jiy, Jiie, and Jihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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