Jabari
Borrowed from Swahili Jabari, from jabari, borrowed from Arabic جَبَّار (jabbār), from Proto-West Semitic *gabbār-.
Every Jabari since 1971 — 9,768 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jabari
Jabari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,189 in 2025 with 172 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 9,768 American babies have been named Jabari. Its peak came in 2006, when 393 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jabari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jabari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 172 | #1,189 |
| 2024 | 219 | #1,021 |
| 2023 | 250 | #924 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,085 |
| 2021 | 242 | #934 |
| 2020 | 234 | #942 |
| 2019 | 242 | #910 |
| 2018 | 261 | #849 |
| 2017 | 222 | #940 |
| 2016 | 236 | #912 |
| 2015 | 220 | #948 |
| 2014 | 168 | #1,134 |
| 2013 | 184 | #1,044 |
| 2012 | 226 | #917 |
| 2011 | 219 | #921 |
| 2010 | 243 | #866 |
| 2009 | 243 | #866 |
| 2008 | 289 | #770 |
| 2007 | 391 | #625 |
| 2006 | 393 | #609 |
| 2005 | 355 | #624 |
| 2004 | 346 | #618 |
| 2003 | 334 | #620 |
| 2002 | 254 | #705 |
| 2001 | 215 | #786 |
| 2000 | 189 | #847 |
| 1995 | 165 | #839 |
| 1990 | 129 | #907 |
| 1985 | 83 | #1,001 |
| 1980 | 91 | #941 |
| 1975 | 71 | #975 |
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Famous people named Jabari
- Jabari Parker Basketball player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jabari mean?
Borrowed from Swahili Jabari, from jabari, borrowed from Arabic جَبَّار (jabbār), from Proto-West Semitic *gabbār-.
How popular is the name Jabari in 2025?
Jabari ranked #1,189 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 172 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jabari?
9,768 babies have been named Jabari in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jabari most popular?
Jabari peaked in 2006, when 393 newborns received the name.
Is Jabari a boy or girl name?
Jabari is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jabari rising or falling?
Jabari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jabari?
Well-known people named Jabari include Jabari Parker (basketball player).