Jihad

Q: Is Jihad a boy or girl name?

Jihad is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #54608, and as a boy name it ranks #4652.

Q: How popular is the name Jihad?

Jihad is ranked #54608 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ j-EEH-ad ]

Girl Name #54,608 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jihad is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EEH-ad.

Parents who love the name Jihad often also consider Jimmie, Jim, Jimmie .

Popularity Over Time

#54,608

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #54,608
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Jih Jiy Jihie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Jihad is also used as a boy name, ranked #4652.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jihad

Is Jihad a boy or girl name?

Jihad is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #54608. As a boy name, it is ranked #4652. Jihad is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jihad?

Jihad is pronounced j-EEH-ad.

How popular is the name Jihad?

Jihad is currently ranked #54608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jihad?

Common nicknames for Jihad include Jih, Jiy, and Jihie.

Is Jihad a common or rare name?

Jihad is an uncommon name, ranked #54608 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Jihie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.