Jahari
Every Jahari since 1977 — 2,095 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahari
Jahari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,666 in 2025 with 100 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,095 American babies have been named Jahari — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 100 | #1,666 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,266 | 75 | #2,037 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,801 | 98 | #1,714 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,747 | 64 | #2,256 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,412 | 88 | #1,794 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,149 | 86 | #1,771 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,898 | 70 | #2,069 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,111 | 68 | #2,093 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,256 | 78 | #1,873 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,585 | 64 | #2,152 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,539 | 53 | #2,418 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,202 | 56 | #2,327 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,745 | 55 | #2,313 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,082 | 54 | #2,369 |
| 2011 | — | — | 74 | #1,893 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,733 | 90 | #1,702 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,925 | 79 | #1,857 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,717 | 86 | #1,752 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,746 | 68 | #2,045 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,154 | 47 | #2,555 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41 | #2,680 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,809 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,745 | 48 | #2,247 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,730 | 71 | #1,668 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,328 | 54 | #1,992 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,449 | 34 | #2,698 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahari in 2025?
Jahari ranked #1,666 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 100 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahari?
2,095 babies have been named Jahari in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahari most popular?
Jahari peaked in 2023, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Jahari a boy or girl name?
Jahari is used for both: about 10% of babies named Jahari have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Jahari rising or falling?
Jahari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.