US Popularity:1918
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Young thunder
Make sure baby enters every room with a bang with the name Jiraiya. A masculine name of Japanese origin, this name translates to “young thunder,” making is a beautiful way to celebrate baby’s roaring spirit. If you’re a proud book nerd, Jiraiya has centuries of history for you to enjoy, since it comes from the Japanese folk tale and yomihon, “The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya.” This 19th-century tale has influenced so many different manga and anime stories today, from Naruto to Pokemon. With the name Jiraiya, your bundle of joy will have plenty of inspiration to build their own story from scratch.

How Popular Is The Name Jiraiya?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jiraiya is currently #3399 on The Bump
Boy:Jiraiya is currently #1913 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jiraiya is currently #1918 in U.S. births
Boy:Jiraiya is currently #990 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#990
in 2025
- 72
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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