Jiraiya

Meaning of Jiraiya

Jiraiya, pronounced jee-RAH-yah, strides onto the baby-name stage like a ninja on fiesta night—quick, bold, and full of corazón. Born in old Japanese folklore as the “young thunder” who rides giant toads, he later dives head-first into pop culture through anime icon Naruto, swapping scrolls of ancient magic for modern high-fives from fans. In the U.S. he’s leapt up the charts faster than a frog in spring—only nine newborns bore the name in 2007, yet more than 250 answered to “Jiraiya, ven acá” in 2024. The vibe he carries is one of mischief wrapped in wisdom, a playful mentor who still knows how to throw confetti. For parents craving a name that crackles like a summer storm and dances like salsa, Jiraiya turns every playground into an epic saga.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as jee-rah-yah (/dʒiˌraɪ.ja/)

• Jiro