Struggle, effort, or striving
Derived from the Arabic root j-h-d, the name signifies a spiritual or moral struggle to improve oneself or society. In a religious context, it refers to the internal struggle against sin or the external effort to maintain the faith. It is a name that emphasizes perseverance and dedication to a higher purpose.
About 22 boys were named Jihad in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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