Jabari
Jabari is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Brave, fearless, or valiant.
Origin and history
Jabari is a masculine name of Swahili origin meaning 'brave' or 'fearless'. It gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century as parents embraced African heritage names. It remains a steadily used choice, ranking among the top 1,000 boy names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,768 babies in the United States have been named Jabari since 1880. It ranks #1214 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #928.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- IL (8.5 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 581 |
| 1980-1990 | 889 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,750 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,009 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,221 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,318 |
Famous people named Jabari
- Jabari Parker: Basketball player
- Jabari Smith Jr.: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Swahili word for brave or courageous.
- Jabari first entered the top 1,000 U.S. boys' names in the 1970s following the rise of the Afrocentric movement.