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Jairus
Jairus
Ἰάειρος Iaeiros
Jairus (Greek: Ἰάειρος, Iaeiros) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 50 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 2,741 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Chuza.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jairus
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 50 | Falling |
| All-time total | 2,741 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 83 in 2015 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Mark 5:22 |
| Last appears | Luke 8:41 |
| Cross-references | 46 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Chuza co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Chuza.
- Susanna co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Susanna.
- Joanna co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Joanna.
- James co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as James.
- John co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as John.
- Mary co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mary.
- Herod co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Herod.
- Simon co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Simon.
Origin & meaning
Ἰάειρος, -ου, ὁ (Heb. יָאִיר, Num.32:41),
Jairus: Mrk.5:22, Luk.8:41.†
(AS)
Jairus, a synagogue leader, sought Jesus to heal his dying daughter.
The biblical story
Jairus was a synagogue leader mentioned in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. He approached Jesus desperately seeking help for his critically ill daughter, who was about twelve years old. In Mrk.5.22-23, Jairus fell at Jesus' feet and pleaded earnestly with him to come and lay hands on his daughter, believing that Jesus could heal her. While Jesus was on his way to Jairus' house, they received news that the girl had died. However, Jesus encouraged Jairus to have faith and continued to his home. There, Jesus took the girl by the hand and commanded her to get up, miraculously bringing her back to life (Mrk.5.41-42; Luk.8.54-55). This event demonstrated Jesus' power over death and his compassion for those in need.
Key verses
Jairus appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
Mark 5:22 -
And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
Luke 8:41
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Mark (1)
- Mark 5:22
Luke (1)
- Luke 8:41