Struggle, effort, or striving
Derived from the Arabic root j-h-d, it refers to a spiritual or physical struggle in the path of God. In a personal context, it often signifies the internal struggle to be a better person and maintain faith.
Less common today
Jihaad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,501 in 1999.
NFL defensive end
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).