UK boy's name
Jehad
An Arabic name meaning "strenuous effort to achieve a praiseworthy goal.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jehad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jehad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jehad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jehad ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Jehad.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jehad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jehad mean?
The name Jehad originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 7th century CE during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is derived from the Arabic word "jihad," which means "struggle" or "effort." The name is closely associated with the concept of striving for a righteous cause or engaging in a spiritual struggle.
In Islamic teachings, the term "jihad" has various interpretations, including an internal struggle against one's own desires and temptations, as well as a defensive struggle against oppression or persecution. The name Jehad reflects this idea of striving for personal and spiritual betterment or fighting for a noble cause.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jehad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa. It was likely used by early Muslims as a way to honor the concept of "jihad" and its significance in their faith.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jehad. One of the earliest examples is Jehad ibn Abi Sufyan (d. 671 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a military commander during the early Islamic conquests. Another prominent figure was Jehad ibn Qays (d. 701 CE), a renowned poet and warrior who played a role in the Islamic conquest of Persia.
In the 12th century, there was Jehad al-Din al-Shushtari (1212-1269), a Persian Sufi poet and mystic who wrote extensively on spiritual themes. His works, such as the "Majalis al-Ushshaq" (Assemblies of Lovers), remain influential in Sufi literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jehad Pasha (1499-1567) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1555 to 1561. He played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of Hungary and the siege of Malta.
In more recent times, Jehad Nga (1932-2017) was a prominent Burmese writer and journalist who was known for his contributions to Burmese literature and his advocacy for freedom of expression.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jehad, reflecting its deep roots and historical significance within the Arabic and Islamic cultural traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jehad over time
The chart below shows babies named Jehad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jehad, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jehad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jehad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jehad
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jehad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jehad in the UK right now?
In 2011, Jehad was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jehad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Jehad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jehad?
An Arabic name meaning "strenuous effort to achieve a praiseworthy goal.".
How many people are called Jehad in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jehad across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.