NAME PROFILE
Jarek
Derived from the Hebrew word 'yada,' meaning 'knowing' or 'wise.' This name characterizes a person with profound insight and a natural, intuitive curiosity that makes them a bright and thoughtful presence in any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,627 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 46%CA — 37%WI — 6%MI — 6%NY — 6%
Notable People
Jayda Cheaves (Entrepreneur and social media personality) · Jayda G (Grammy-nominated DJ and music producer) · Jada Pinkett Smith (Award-winning actress and host) · Jada Yuan (Notable journalist for The Washington Post) · Jayda Avanay (Creative fiction author and storyteller)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JayJaydie
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