unisex name
Jas
JAZ (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 142
Jas is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Jas?
In 2021, Jas was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jas Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jas
- English JAZ
Sibling Names for Jas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jas
How popular is the name Jas?
In 2021, Jas was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jas a girl's or a boy's name?
Jas is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jas?
Jas has 1 syllable.
When was Jas most popular?
Jas peaked in 2002, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.