An uncommon Swahili pick — distinctive and rare.
Jahari is a boy's and girl's baby name of Swahili origin, likely a variant of Jahari or derived from the Swahili hahari (to be wealthy) or from an Arabic root meaning 'jewel, gem.' It is used in African American communities as a name celebrating African cultural heritage.
Jahari has a strong, musical quality — the Ja- prefix and the flowing -ari ending create a name with real rhythmic presence, carrying both African linguistic roots and a distinctly American expression.
Jahari climbed 778 spots in the last 20 years — from #2807 to #2029.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 411 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 660 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 565 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 128 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | #2029 |
| 2023 | 98 | #1711 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2256 |
| 2021 | 88 | #1794 |
| 2020 | 86 | #1771 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2069 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2108 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1887 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2152 |
| 2015 | 53 | #2418 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2327 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2313 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2369 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1893 |
| 2010 | 90 | #1702 |
| 2009 | 79 | #1857 |
| 2008 | 86 | #1752 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2044 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2554 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2680 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Jahari has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 219 births since 1996.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1977–2024) · Methodology