Jazz is a relatively uncommon given name, often chosen for its association with the energetic and improvisational qualities of the music genre.

Jazz is a highly influential music genre that has shaped the development of various music styles. It has been celebrated for its improvisation, syncopation, and innovative approaches to harmony and rhythm. Jazz has produced numerous legendary musicians, such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Jazz Jennings is an American transgender rights activist, author, and television personality. She gained recognition for her advocacy work and the reality television series "I Am Jazz," which documented her life as a transgender teenager.