Jiraiya

Meaning of Jiraiya

Likely derived from "young thunder" or a similar combination of sounds. It's a heroic folk tale character.

Jiraiya has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jiraiya

After ranking as high as #735 in 2023, Jiraiya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jiraiya

• Jiraiya (Naruto)
  Fictional anime character
• Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari
  Japanese folk tale
• Nakamura Jiraiya
  Kabuki actor name
• Ogata Jiraiya
  Folk hero character
• Jiraiya Hashimoto
  Japanese sumo wrestler

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Questions about the name Jiraiya

What does the name Jiraiya mean?

Jiraiya means likely derived from "young thunder" or a similar combination of sounds. it's a heroic folk tale character, and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Jiraiya a boy's or a girl's name?

Jiraiya is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jiraiya?

Jiraiya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jiraiya most popular?

Jiraiya peaked at #735 in 2023.