He shines or Jehovah enlightens
Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yair, it translates to 'he shines' or 'God enlightens.' In the New Testament, it is the name of a synagogue leader whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus.
Less common today
Jairus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,358 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A synagogue leader in the Gospels · The Bible
NFL free safety and three-time Pro Bowler
