Jabari

Jabari - A very unique male name

Jabari appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1144. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jabari and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jabari? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jabari. The baby boy name Jabari was given to 116 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1224 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,640 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jabari peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 595.

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Jabari is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jabari is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #398 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,076.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jabari is where you live.

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Jabari origin and meaning

Swahili

'Brave, fearless one' — jabari is a Swahili word for a brave person (itself from Arabic jabbar, 'mighty')

Jabari entered American use in 1973 as part of the movement toward African names with proud meanings, and peaked in 2006. Unlike many names given Swahili glosses in that era, jabari is a genuine Swahili word. The name has eased down since its peak but remains established.

Attested etymology

Jabari is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Jabari, pop culture references for the name Jabari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jabari

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jabari, sorted by popularity.

Jeffrey / Jeffery / Javier / Jasper / Jeffry / Jefferey / Javari / Jabbar / Jeffory / Jabree /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Jabari

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jabari a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jabari?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

jah-BAR-ee · /dʒəˈbɑri/

Around the world

• Jabari (Swahili) — Used as-is; the source word name.

Famous bearers

• Jabari Parker — American basketball player, the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Jabari is picked for its meaning — bravery — and for its strong, rhythmic sound; it carries the heritage-conscious naming tradition of the 1970s into the present.

Worth knowing

• Occasionally confused with Jabbar (as in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), a related but different name.