Jahi
Jahi is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Dignified or honorable.
Origin and history
Jahi is a male given name of Swahili origin meaning dignified or honorable. It is a relatively rare choice in the United States, maintaining a modest but consistent presence in official birth records since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
850 babies in the United States have been named Jahi since 1880. It ranks #3827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- NY (60 %)
- CA (21.3 %)
- NJ (12.5 %)
- MD (6.3 %)
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 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 149 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Famous people named Jahi
- Jahi Di'Allo Winston: Actor
Fun facts
- In Swahili, the word Jahi conveys a sense of high dignity or status.
- Jahi emerged as a given name in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century as interest in African names grew.