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Derived from Japanese folklore, specifically the story of 'The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya.' The name is traditionally associated with a ninja who can shapeshift into a giant toad.
About 231 boys were named Jiraiya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A powerful ninja and mentor to the protagonist · Naruto
The protagonist of a 19th-century Japanese folk tale
The same feel as Jiraiya — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
