Jobani

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 222 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Jobani 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 1990 to 2019, Jobani has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

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

Jobani is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a phonetic Spanish rendering of Giovanni (the Italian form of John), ultimately from Latin Ioannes and Hebrew Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." This type of phonetic adaptation is common in Latin American communities.

Jobani represents the remarkable journey of the Hebrew name Yochanan through Greek, Latin, Italian, and Spanish into its final form. It carries the universal meaning of divine grace in a uniquely Latin American identity.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jobani is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1990 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Jobani’s rarity (222 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

Unranked

Current Rank

222

Total births

Since 1990

2005

Peak year

22 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jobani has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.

First appeared: 1990Peak: 2005 (22 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jobani
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	28	#10244	▼
2000s	103	#6780	▲
1990s	91	#6493	—

The Story of Jobani

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Jobani is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jobani are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.

How rare is Jobani?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 103 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Jobani by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(22 years, 1990–2019)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jobani
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2019	6	#11402	-1 (-14.3%)
2013	7	#10158	0
2012	7	#10219	-1 (-12.5%)
2010	8	#9195	+3 (60.0%)
2008	5	#13493	-11 (-68.8%)
2007	16	#5543	+2 (14.3%)
2006	14	#5929	-8 (-36.4%)
2005	22	#4126	+12 (120.0%)
2004	10	#7239	-5 (-33.3%)
2003	15	#5146	+4 (36.4%)
2001	11	#6211	+1 (10.0%)
2000	10	#6555	-3 (-23.1%)
1999	13	#5165	+5 (62.5%)
1998	8	#7176	-5 (-38.5%)
1997	13	#4791	-1 (-7.1%)
1996	14	#4496	+6 (75.0%)
1995	8	#6661	0
1994	8	#6656	+2 (33.3%)
1993	6	#8103	-4 (-40.0%)
1992	10	#5419	+4 (66.7%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jobani is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jobani most popular?

Jobani reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 22 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jobani?

Jobani is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 222 babies in the U.S. since 1990. Its peak was in 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2019