Jiraya
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Meaning & Origin
Jiraya is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
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Jiraya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Jiraya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jiraya is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,189 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,189
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jiraya
Jiraya is a boy name .
Jiraya is currently ranked #25,189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jiraya include Jir, Jira, Jiray, Jiraie, Jiy, Jiie, and Jirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jiraya include Jiraiya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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