Jireh

Meaning of Jireh

Jireh (pronounced jee-RAY) breezes in from ancient Hebrew scripture, where “Jehovah-Jireh” declares that “the Lord will provide,” a promise that glitters like sunrise on fresh snow. Over the centuries the name slipped from parchment to pews, and more recently onto birth certificates, riding the wave of modern worship anthems and parents’ hunger for hope-soaked titles. Although technically unisex, Jireh often tilts boy-ward in the U.S., where its rank has quietly climbed—think gentle tide rather than tsunami—from the 700s in the ’90s to the mid-600s today. It’s a name that sounds both mellow and mighty: the soft “jee” like a friendly grin, the bold “RAY” bursting out like a trumpet note. For many families, choosing Jireh feels a bit like tucking a daily mantra into their child’s pocket—faith, provision, and an ever-open door to possibility.