Jaziya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "reward", "compensation" or "tax".
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Jaziya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaziya today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaziya births was 2010 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaziya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
2010
38 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,597
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jaziya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaziya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaziya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaziya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaziyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. North Carolina, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Jaziya, while Georgia, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaziya
The name Jaziya is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Jaziya is derived from the Arabic word "jazā'," which means "reward" or "recompense." This linguistic root suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of being rewarded or blessed, perhaps in a spiritual or religious context.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jaziya can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical chronicles. It is believed to have been used during the early centuries of the Islamic era, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaziya. One such figure was Jaziya bint Salama, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest female scholars of Islam. She lived during the 7th century CE and was known for her knowledge and contributions to the study of hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet).
Another prominent figure with the name Jaziya was Jaziya al-Andalusiya, an Andalusian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her literary works and her expertise in various fields, including poetry, grammar, and Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 13th century, Jaziya bint Muhammad al-Qurashi was a renowned scholar and calligrapher from Damascus. She was highly skilled in the art of Arabic calligraphy and is credited with producing numerous beautiful manuscripts and works of art.
During the 14th century, Jaziya bint al-Husayn al-Baghdadi was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence, and her writings and teachings influenced generations of scholars.
In more recent times, Jaziya al-Saheli was a renowned Moroccan singer and musician who lived in the 20th century. She was celebrated for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Moroccan music, particularly the genres of Malhun and Aita.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Jaziya throughout history. The name has a rich heritage, spanning various cultures and time periods, and continues to be cherished and used in various parts of the world today.
People
Jaziya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaziya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaziya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaziya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaziya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 897,263 US residents.
Is Jaziya a common name?
We classify Jaziya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 385 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaziya most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaziya was 2010, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaziya is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaziya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaziya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaziya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaziya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaziya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaziya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jaziya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.