Girl · #9,073 in 2026

Jaziya

Jizya, is a type of taxation levied on non-Muslim subjects of a state governed by Islamic law. The Quran and hadiths mention jizya without specifying its rate or amount, and the application of jizya varied in the course of Islamic history. However, scholars largely agree that early Muslim rulers adapted some of the existing systems of taxation and modified them according to Islamic religious law.

Current Rank
#9,073
Peak Rank
#3,960 (2010)
Total Babies
403
5-Yr Trend
-43%
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#3960
Peak Rank
403
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jaziya

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jizya, is a type of taxation levied on non-Muslim subjects of a state governed by Islamic law. The Quran and hadiths mention jizya without specifying its rate or amount, and the application of jizya varied in the course of Islamic history. However, scholars largely agree that early Muslim rulers adapted some of the existing systems of taxation and modified them according to Islamic religious law.

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Etymology
Commentators disagree on the definition and derivation of the word jizya . Ann Lambton writes that the origins of jizya are extremely complex, regarded by some jurists as "compensation paid by non-Muslims for being spared from death" and by others as "compensation for living in Muslim lands." According to Encyclopedia Iranica , the Arabic word jizya is most likely derived from Middle Persian gazītak , which denoted a tax levied on the lower classes of society in Sasanian Persia , from which the nobles, clergy, landowners ( dehqāns ), and scribes (or civil servants, dabirān) were exempted. Musl

The Story of Jaziya

Jaziya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 38 Jaziyas were born — ranking #3,960 that year. As of 2026, Jaziya ranks #9,073 for baby girls with 9 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 403 Jaziyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jaziya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaziya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaziya

What does the name Jaziya mean?
Jizya, is a type of taxation levied on non-Muslim subjects of a state governed by Islamic law. The Quran and hadiths mention jizya without specifying its rate or amount, and the application of jizya varied in the course of Islamic history. However, scholars largely agree that early Muslim rulers adapted some of the existing systems of taxation and modified them according to Islamic religious law.
How popular is Jaziya in 2026?
In 2026, Jaziya ranks #9,073 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaziya most popular?
Jaziya reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,960 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jaziya most popular?
Jaziya has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaziya.
Is Jaziya a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jaziya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jaziya?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaziya include Deniyah, Vontella, Charlen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jaziya

Jaziya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 403 births in the dataset. Jaziya's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,960. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaziya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.