Jahari
Jahari is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Youthful, strong, or jewel.
Origin and history
Jahari is a modern masculine name of African origin, commonly derived from Swahili roots meaning youthful, strong, or jewel. It has steadily gained traction in the United States since the late 20th century as a distinctive choices for boys. Its rhythmic, multi-syllabic sound fits well alongside other contemporary names ending in 'i'.
Popularity in the United States
1,876 babies in the United States have been named Jahari since 1880. It ranks #2962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1426.
States where it is most popular
- IL (28 %)
- FL (20.8 %)
- NC (10.2 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 662 |
| 2020-2029 | 511 |
Fun facts
- Jahari is part of a wave of names derived from Swahili and Arabic roots that expanded in usage in the U.S. during the late 20th century.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in recent years, with over a quarter of its total recorded births occurring since 2020.