Jabari
j(a)-ba-ri
US Popularity:1903
Origin:Swahili
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Almighty; Powerful ruler
A boy’s name of Swahili and Arabic origin. This sweet-sounding name comes from the Arabic word jabbār and the name Al-Jabbār, meaning “almighty” or “powerful ruler,” and emanates heroic charm. Jabari is an incredibly beloved name amongst African-American boys and has been on a stable rise in popularity since 2015. With so many remarkable figures in sports and literature bearing this name, your little warrior will have many role models to look up to. A name like Jabari will inspire baby to be valiant in the face of fear, no matter how challenging life may be.
Jabari Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jabari is currently #2595 on The Bump
Boy:Jabari is currently #800 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jabari is currently #1903 in U.S. births
Boy:Jabari is currently #655 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1903
in 2023
+ 361
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Jabari, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Jabari
Ancestry, Jabari Family History
Ancestry, Jabar Family History
Ancestry, Jabbar Family History
Behind the Name, Jabbar, November 2019
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