Jahsean is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'jumuia', which means 'unity'. It gained popularity as a unisex name but is more commonly used for males in recent years. The name Jahsean consists of two parts: 'Jah', meaning 'Lord' or 'God' in Hebrew and Arabic, and 'Sean', derived from the Irish surname 'Séan', which means 'God is gracious'. Thus, Jahsean roughly translates to 'God is gracious Lord'. It has been used sparingly throughout history but began to gain traction as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains relatively uncommon, offering parents who choose this name for their child a distinctive and meaningful option with deep cultural roots.
The name Jahsean has seen varied popularity over the years, with a total of 43 babies being named Jahsean between 2002 and 2011. The most popular years for this name were 2008 and 2010, each seeing 6 births. However, it's notable that the name's popularity appears to have declined after 2007, with 5 births or fewer occurring every year from 2009 onwards.