2,858births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · Catalonia
#4498France 2025
Jihad is a boy name family recorded 2,858 times in 6 countries since 1969. It ranks highest today in France (#4498 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Catalonia in 2011, at 23.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Jihad
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihad | French | 2,063 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4539 | 2000 | ▼ 13 % |
| Jihad | French | 705 | 🇫🇷 France | #4498 | 2011 | ▲ 27 % |
| Jihad | French | 38 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2006 | – |
| Jihad | French | 37 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | – | 2011 | – |
| Jihad | French | 10 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2011 | – |
| Jihad | French | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Jihad
How popular is the name Jihad?
In 2025 it ranked #4498 in France. Official registers record 2,858 births across 6 countries.
When was Jihad most popular?
It peaked in Catalonia in 2011, at 23.0 births per 100,000.
Is Jihad a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jihad is a boy name.