Tafari
Tafari is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
He who inspires awe or he who is feared.
Origin and history
Tafari is an Amharic given name native to Ethiopia. It gained global recognition through Ras Tafari Makonnen, who was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, inspiring the Rastafari movement. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
964 babies in the United States have been named Tafari since 1880. It ranks #3717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1724.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.4 %)
- FL (22.7 %)
- CA (2.9 %)
- NC (1.5 %)
- NJ (1.5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 237 |
| 2010-2019 | 244 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Famous people named Tafari
- Tafari Moore: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- The name of the Rastafari movement derives directly from Ras Tafari, the title and birth name of Emperor Haile Selassie I.
- In Amharic, 'Ras' is a noble title meaning prince or chief, while 'Tafari' comes from a verb meaning to inspire fear or respect.