Jabari
Jabari is a boys' name of African origin meaning “brave, fearless.” Jabari is a Swahili name meaning 'brave one' or 'fearless.'
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how do you pronounce Jabari?
jah-BAR-ee
where does the name Jabari come from?
A masculine name from Swahili, ultimately from Arabic, most often given to African-American boys; it is also an Arabic surname.
It gained popularity in the United States from the 1970s onward and was featured prominently in the film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'
how popular is this name?
Jabari has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 42 years since 1974, and fell outside it for 8. It peaked at #608 in 2006, and ranked #921 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #921 |
| 2021 | #933 |
| 2020 | #942 |
| 2019 | #908 |
| 2018 | #849 |
| 2017 | #940 |
| 2016 | #911 |
| 2015 | #947 |
| 2010 | #865 |
| 2006 | #608 |
| 2000 | #845 |
| 1990 | #907 |
| 1980 | #938 |
| 1974 | #914 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jabari fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Jabari?
- Jabari Parker (American NBA player)
- Jabari Smith Jr. (American NBA player)
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what names go well with Jabari?
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quick answers about Jabari
What does the name Jabari mean?
Jabari means “brave, fearless”.
What is the origin of the name Jabari?
Jabari comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Jabari?
Jabari ranked #921 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2006, at #608, and it has spent 42 years in the top 1,000 since 1974.
Is Jabari a boy or girl name?
Jabari is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Jabari?
Jabari is pronounced jah-BAR-ee, with 3 syllables.
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