Bahari

A boy's name of Swahili origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Bahari is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2022 to 2023, Bahari has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Bahari is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Bahari is a boy's baby name of Swahili origin meaning 'sea' or 'ocean.' A name full of depth and movement, evoking the vast East African coastline.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Bahari is rooted in the Swahili tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2022 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Bahari’s rarity (10 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 2022

2022

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Bahari has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.

First appeared: 2022Peak: 2022 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bahari
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	10	#12511	—

The Story of Bahari

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2022, Bahari is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Bahari are most likely born between 2022 and 2023.

How rare is Bahari?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bahari is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 10 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2022–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bahari
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12451	0
2022	5	#12570	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bahari a boy's or girl's name?

Bahari is primarily a boy's name.

When was Bahari most popular?

Bahari reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Bahari?

Bahari is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 2022. Its peak was in 2022.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2023