Tabari
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 455 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Synonym of Mazanderani (“language”)
Tabari is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic word meaning 'tambourine' or 'drum,' or relating to the region of Tabaristan (now northern Iran). The great medieval Islamic historian Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari took his name from this region.
Musical and historical in resonance, Tabari carries both the rhythm of percussion and the weight of one of Islam's most comprehensive historiographers.
EtymologyShow more
Tabari first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1973. First appearing in the 1970s, Tabari emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tabari was #5757 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13942, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 66 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 132 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 80 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 59 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 90 | — |
The Story of Tabari
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Tabari is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tabari are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.
How rare is Tabari?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tabari — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 132 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tabari by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Tabari per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(46 years, 1973–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13942 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10659 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8081 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11845 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11956 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12047 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10484 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8707 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8027 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7484 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8672 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9560 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6760 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7635 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6219 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5271 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5539 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5757 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4596 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5363 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2024