Jireh

Girl Name #1,761 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

God will provide — a name born from ancient promise

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Meaning & Origin

"God will provide"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: English

"the Lord sees"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"Jehovah provides"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

The Story of Jireh

Jireh (also spelled Yireh) is derived from the Hebrew root yar-ah, meaning to see, provide, or foresee. It comes from the Biblical name Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah Jireh), meaning the Lord will provide or God sees. This name appears in Genesis when Abraham names the place where God provided a ram instead of Isaac.

Jireh gained significant popularity as a given name following the release of the worship song Jireh by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music in 2021, which became a massive hit in Christian contemporary music. The song's message of God's provision resonated with many parents seeking spiritual names.

Jireh is a deeply meaningful name in Judeo-Christian tradition, referencing one of the names of God from the Hebrew Bible. In Christian worship culture, particularly in evangelical and charismatic communities, Jireh is recognized as a powerful declaration of faith and trust in God's provision.

Fun Facts

The name comes from Jehovah Jireh (Genesis 22:14) meaning the Lord will provide
The 2021 worship song Jireh by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music significantly boosted the name's popularity
The word yireh in Hebrew is connected to both seeing and providing, as in one who sees the need and provides for it

Jireh in Other Languages

Arabic Jireh

French Jireh

Hebrew Yireh

Spanish Jireh

Swahili Jireh

Famous People Named Jireh

Jireh (Jehovah Jireh)

Religious

One of the Hebrew names of God, from Genesis 22:14, meaning the Lord will provide

Jireh (Elevation Worship song)

Musician

2021 contemporary Christian worship song by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music that popularized the name

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,761
Total SSA Count: 115
Cultural Origins: Hebrew Christian African-American American
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Ji Jiri

Pairs Well With

Jireh Grace Jireh Hope Jireh Faith Jireh Joy Jireh Peace Jireh Marie

Sibling Names

Shiloh Zion Canaan Eden Hosanna Selah

Also a Boy Name

Jireh is also used as a boy name, ranked #940.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jireh

What does the name Jireh mean?

"God will provide" (from Hebrew). "the Lord sees" (from Hebrew). "Jehovah provides" (from Biblical Hebrew). Jireh (also spelled Yireh) is derived from the Hebrew root yar-ah, meaning to see, provide, or foresee. It comes from the Biblical name Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah Jireh), meaning the Lord will provide or God sees. This name appears in Genesis when Abraham names the place where God provided a ram instead of Isaac.

What is the origin of the name Jireh?

Jireh has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God will provide". In Hebrew, it means "the Lord sees". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "Jehovah provides".

Is Jireh a boy or girl name?

Jireh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1761. As a boy name, it is ranked #940. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Jireh?

Jireh is currently ranked #1761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jireh?

Common nicknames for Jireh include Ji and Jiri.

What are good middle names for Jireh?

Popular middle name pairings include Jireh Grace, Jireh Hope, Jireh Faith, Jireh Joy, Jireh Peace, and Jireh Marie.

What are good sibling names for Jireh?

Names that pair well with Jireh as siblings include Shiloh, Zion, Canaan, Eden, Hosanna, 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 an uncommon name, ranked #1761 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jireh

Jireh is a girl name with Hebrew, Christian, African-American, and American origins . The name means "God will provide" in Hebrew .

Is Jireh a boy or girl name? Jireh is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,761 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #940. Jireh is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jireh is currently ranked #1,761 in popularity for girl 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 Jiri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.