Everything about the name JAS

Meaning, origin, history

The name Jas is of Hebrew origin and means "God will hear." It is a variant of the name Jesse, which was the father of King David in the Bible. The name has been used throughout history, with one notable example being Saint James the Less, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Despite its Hebrew origins, Jas has also become popular as a girls' name in various cultures around the world, often given to honor female relatives or simply for its pleasant sound.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name JAS since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The given statistics show the number of births for the name "Jas" in the United States over a span of several decades. The earliest recorded birth was in 1884 with five occurrences, and there were also five births in both 1885 and 1905.

The frequency of the name being chosen for newborns fluctuated throughout the years. For instance, there were eight births in 1916 and six births in 1920. However, from 1921 to 1977, there is no recorded data available for this name.

In more recent decades, the birth count varied between five and nine annually. There were five births in 1990, followed by another peak of nine births in 2002. The most recent data shows that there were six births each in 2021.

Overall, based on the available statistics, "Jas" has seen a range of popularity over time, with peaks occurring sporadically from the late 1800s to present day.