Our Jordanian name database contains 1.319 Jordanian surnames and 3.568 Jordanian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Jordanian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Jordan have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Jordanian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Jordanian names as well. To create the Jordanian name database we used 17.619 validated Jordanian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Jordanian surnames

This table show popular Jordanian surnames. In Jordan, surnames are generally passed down through the patriarchal line, meaning that a person's surname is typically inherited from their father. However, some individuals may choose to adopt their mother's surname or use a combination of both parents' surnames. There are also instances where individuals may adopt a new surname for various reasons, such as marriage or a personal preference. Overall, the use of surnames in Jordan follows similar practices to other Middle Eastern countries.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ahmad 172 1.0% Pakistani Indian Indonesian
Ali 147 0.8% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Obeidat 122 0.7% Emirati American Qatari
Mohammad 115 0.7% Indian Bangladeshi Saudi Arabian
Saleh 97 0.6% Egyptian Saudi Arabian American
Alzoubi 96 0.5% Syrian Emirati German
Haddad 87 0.5% American Lebanese French
Majali 85 0.5% American Emirati Austrian
Malkawi 83 0.5% American Emirati Bahraini
Hamdan 77 0.4% Emirati American Lebanese
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.619 Jordanian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Jordanian first names

In Jordan, parents typically choose a first name based on family tradition and religious significance. They often select a name from the Arabic language and may choose a name that has a significant meaning or is associated with a prophet or religious figure. Additionally, parents may also consider the name's compatibility with the child's surname and the ease of pronunciation for non-Arabic speakers.

Popular Jordanian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ahmad 637 5.7% Indonesian Pakistani Egyptian
Mohammad 610 5.5% Indian Pakistani Iranian
Mohammed 310 2.8% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Indian
Omar 248 2.2% Egyptian Mexican American
Mahmoud 188 1.7% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Ali 171 1.5% Turkish Pakistani American
Ahmed 168 1.5% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Osama 136 1.2% Egyptian Pakistani Saudi Arabian
Anas 133 1.2% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Khaled 129 1.2% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Algerian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.619 Jordanian social media profiles from which 11.155 (63%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Jordanian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Alaa 137 2.1% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
Farah 120 1.9% Egyptian American British
Noor 103 1.6% Pakistani Egyptian Iraqi
Sara 88 1.4% American Spanish Italian
Aya 87 1.3% Egyptian Algerian Dutch
Dana 83 1.3% American Canadian British
Rawan 77 1.2% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Palestinian
Eman 70 1.1% Egyptian Algerian Dutch
Heba 67 1.0% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
Aseel 61 0.9% Palestinian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 17.619 Jordanian social media profiles from which 6.464 (37%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.