Jah vs Irie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jah

Boy #3,512 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God, the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew YHWH contracted

Cultural Roots

Rastafarian Jamaican Caribbean Ethiopian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,512
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Irie

Boy #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Cultural Roots

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,388
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jah Rank #3,512
Irie Rank #3,388

Irie is more popular, ranked #3388 vs #3512 for Jah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jah or Irie more popular?

Irie is more popular, ranked #3388 compared to Jah at #3512 in the United States.

What do Jah and Irie mean?

Jah means "God, the Lord" (Hebrew YHWH contracted origin). Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin).

Are Jah and Irie boy or girl names?

Jah is primarily a boy name. Irie is primarily a boy name.

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