Jahi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	54	5	–	#2,301
1980s	104	10	+93%	#2,882
1990s	244	24	+135%	#2,374
2000s	220	22	-10%	#2,447
2010s	149	15	-32%	#4,449
2020s (to 2025)	79	13	-12%	#5,116

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#2,301

1980s

104

+93%

#2,882

1990s

244

+135%

#2,374

2000s

220

-10%

#2,447

2010s

149

-32%

#4,449

2020s (to 2025)

-12%

#5,116

The story of Jahi

Jahi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,097 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1975, 850 American babies have been named Jahi. Its peak came in 2002, when 41 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 Jahi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jahi?

The median living Jahi is about 24 years old; half are between 12 and 32. An estimated 800 people named Jahi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jahi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#10,097
2024	13	#6,614
2023	11	#7,466
2022	12	#6,990
2021	18	#5,212
2020	18	#5,116
2019	12	#6,948
2018	20	#4,822
2017	21	#4,656
2016	19	#5,015
2015	20	#4,788
2014	22	#4,449
2013	16	#5,500
2012	11	#7,240
2011	8	#9,091
2010	–	–
2009	15	#5,926
2008	17	#5,338
2007	20	#4,709
2006	21	#4,419
2005	13	#6,005
2004	24	#3,783
2003	26	#3,478
2002	41	#2,447
2001	20	#4,028
2000	23	#3,574
1995	33	#2,374
1990	15	#3,851
1985	–	–
1980	16	#2,882
1975	7	#4,527
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jahi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jahi?

The median living Jahi is about 24 years old. Half of all living Jahis are between 12 and 32 years old.

How many people named Jahi are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Jahi are alive in the United States, based on 850 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jahi in 2025?

Jahi ranked #10,097 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jahi?

850 babies have been named Jahi in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jahi most popular?

Jahi peaked in 2002, when 41 newborns received the name.

Is Jahi a boy or girl name?

Jahi is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jahi rising or falling?

Jahi is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jahi popularity over time

The story of Jahi

How old are people named Jahi?

Jahi year by year

Frequently asked questions

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