Jahari

Meaning: Possibly jewel
Origin: Swahili — Possibly a variation of Johari, from the word for jewel

Boy's name · #1666 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Jahari is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1977, it stood at #1666 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 1,900 boys have been named Jahari along the way.

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 7 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#2,837 in England & Wales (2009).

Famous Jaharis

Jahari Stampley — Chicago-born pianist, songwriter, and musical arranger (born 1999)

Similar names: Jariel · Tylen · Jael · Kahari · Aryeh · Jahmari

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