Jafari Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-FAH-ree / dʒəˈfɑːriArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'to be generous'; Swahili: 'one who is generous'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jafari is derived from the Arabic root word 'jafara', which means to be generous. It is commonly used in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Swahili-speaking regions. The name has been popularized in various contexts, including literature and media. It reflects positive traits such as generosity and kindness.
Trend Summary
The name Jafari has seen moderate popularity in certain communities but remains relatively uncommon in the broader U.S. context.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jafari
- Jafariy
International Variants
- Jafari (Swahili)
- Jafari (Arabic)
Famous people named Jafari
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Fictional characters named Jafari
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jafari was first seen in the United States in 1973. Jafari has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jafari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jafari
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |