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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Young thunder (from the folk tale hero)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- jih-RY-yuh
Jiraiya is a bold, worldly boy's name of Japanese origin, pronounced jih-RY-yuh. It means "young thunder" and comes from the folk tale hero. If you want a name with a lot of energy in it, this one delivers.
Meaning & Origin of Jiraiya
Meaning: Young thunder (from the folk tale hero).
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Jiraiya
jih-RY-yuhIPA /dʒɪˈraɪjə/
Popularity of Jiraiya
Jiraiya ranked #918 in the U.S. in 2024, with 252 boys given the name. That's down a little from its peak of #735 in 2023, when 357 boys received it.
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FAQ
What does the name Jiraiya mean?
Young thunder (from the folk tale hero).
How do you pronounce Jiraiya?
Jiraiya is pronounced jih-RY-yuh (IPA: /dʒɪˈraɪjə/).
Is Jiraiya a popular name right now?
Jiraiya peaked at #735 in 2023 and is ranked #918 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2007–2024.)
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