"God will provide, the Lord sees"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Jireh
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Meaning & Origin
"he will see, he will provide"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Jireh
Jireh comes from the Hebrew Jehovah Jireh, meaning the Lord will provide. This phrase appears in Genesis 22:14, where Abraham names the mountain where God provided a ram in place of Isaac, after testing Abraham's faith. The name carries the full weight of that covenant moment — it is less a name than a declaration of faith in a providential God.
Jireh gained significant traction in Christian communities following Elevation Worship's 2021 song Jireh, which became a worship anthem in evangelical churches across America. The song's popularity introduced the name to a new generation of parents seeking a deeply meaningful faith-forward name.
Jehovah Jireh is one of the oldest recorded names of God in Hebrew scripture, appearing approximately 3,800 years ago in the narrative of Abraham's test. In evangelical Christian culture, naming a child Jireh is an act of testimony — a daily reminder of God's provision in the family's life.
Historical Record
Jireh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 1,623 babies have been named Jireh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jireh is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #940 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Jehovah Jireh appears in Genesis 22:14, making it one of the oldest place-names in Hebrew scripture
- Elevation Worship's song Jireh peaked at #1 on Christian charts in 2021
- The phrase Jehovah Jireh has been used as a title for God in African-American gospel music for over a century
Jireh in Other Languages
Arabic
يرا
Hebrew
יִרְאֶה
Amharic
ጂሬህ
Spanish
Jireh
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#940
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Biblical patriarch who named the mountain Jehovah-Jireh after God provided a ram in place of his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1...
Biblical patriarch who named the mountain Jehovah-Jireh after God provided a ram in place of his son Isaac (Genesis 22:14)
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #940
- Total SSA Count
- 244
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian African-American Evangelical
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Ji
Jay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jireh
What does the name Jireh mean?
"God will provide, the Lord sees" (from Hebrew). "he will see, he will provide" (from Biblical Hebrew). Jireh comes from the Hebrew Jehovah Jireh, meaning the Lord will provide. This phrase appears in Genesis 22:14, where Abraham names the mountain where God provided a ram in place of Isaac, after testing Abraham's faith. The name carries the full weight of that covenant moment — it is less a name than a declaration of faith in a providential God.
What is the origin of the name Jireh?
Jireh has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and Evangelical origins. In Hebrew, it means "God will provide, the Lord sees". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "he will see, he will provide".
Is Jireh a boy or girl name?
Jireh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #940. As a girl name, it is ranked #1761. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jireh?
Jireh is currently ranked #940 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jireh?
Common nicknames for Jireh include Jay.
What are good middle names for Jireh?
Popular middle name pairings include Jireh Emmanuel, Jireh Michael, Jireh Isaiah, Jireh Noah, Jireh Elijah, and Jireh Caleb.
What are good sibling names for Jireh?
Names that pair well with Jireh as siblings include Zion, Hosanna, Emmanuel, Faith, Grace, 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 moderately common, ranked #940 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
What boy names are similar to Jireh?
Are there other spellings for Jireh?
Related spellings include Jiren.
About the Name Jireh
Jireh is a boy name with Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and Evangelical origins . The name means "God will provide, the Lord sees" in Hebrew .
Is Jireh a boy or girl name? Jireh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #940 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,761. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jireh is currently ranked #940 in popularity for boy 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 Jay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jireh include Jiren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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