Jabari Boy

Popularity: #708 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-BAH-ree / /dʒəˈbɑːri/

Swahili

Meaning

brave; fearless

Historical & Cultural Background

Jabari is a name of Swahili origin, commonly used in East Africa. It reflects qualities of courage and strength, often associated with leadership. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly among African and African-American communities. It is sometimes used in literature and media to symbolize bravery.

Trend Summary

Jabari has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

JafariJalenJarekJavari

Variants

  • Jabaree

International Variants

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Famous people named Jabari

Jabari Parker is a professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.

Jabari Smith is a college basketball player who gained recognition for his skills at Auburn University.

Fictional characters named Jabari

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Sibling Suggestions

JamalJabariyahJadenJasmineJavon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jabari was first seen in the United States in 1971. Jabari has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, California, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jabari has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jabari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 23
14%
FL 17
10%
GA 16
10%
TN 14
8%
PA 13
8%
NC 12
7%
VA 10
6%
OH 10
6%
AR 7
4%
MD 7
4%
MN 6
4%
IL 6
4%
CA 5
3%
MS 5
3%
NY 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19727
197340
197479
197571
197682
197784
1978100
1979113
198091
198191
198281
198386
198477
198583
198676
198783
198894
1989127
1990129
1991157
1992197
1993219
1994188
1995165
1996174
1997186
1998156
1999179
2000189
2001215
2002254
2003334
2004346
2005355
2006393
2007391
2008289
2009242
2010243
2011219
2012226
2013184
2014168
2015220
2016236
2017222
2018261
2019242
2020231
2021242
2022201
2023249
2024217