Jahi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAH-hee / ˈdʒɑːhiSwahili; Arabic
Meaning
Swahili: dignity; Arabic: to be alive
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jahi has roots in both Swahili and Arabic cultures. In Swahili, it conveys a sense of dignity and respect, often associated with honor. In Arabic, it relates to the concept of life and existence. The name is relatively uncommon but carries significant cultural weight in the communities where it is used.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jahi was first seen in the United States in 1975. Jahi has ranked as high as #1249 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Jahi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jahi (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 |