Jahi
Every Jahi since 1975 — 850 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
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.