Jabari
Boy name · #1190 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
Jabari is currently the #1190 boy name in the United States — 172 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #947, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,465 boys born in 2025 was named Jabari.
The 54-year story
Jabari first appears in the Social Security records in 1971, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 393 boys were named Jabari — good for #608 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jabari per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jabari in class?
Jabari scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. Rare names trade instant recognition for memorability; Jabari sits firmly on that end of the spectrum.
Where Jabari is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jabari is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jabaris were FL (17), MD (13), NY (13), NC (11), GA (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jabari
Statistically, parents drawn to Jabari tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jamari, Jacari, Jovani, Jahari, and Javari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jabari | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 172 | #1188 |
| 2024 | 219 | #1019 |
| 2023 | 250 | #921 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1084 |
| 2021 | 242 | #933 |
| 2020 | 234 | #942 |
| 2019 | 242 | #908 |
| 2018 | 261 | #849 |
| 2017 | 222 | #940 |
| 2016 | 236 | #911 |
| 2015 | 220 | #947 |
| 2014 | 168 | #1133 |
| 2013 | 184 | #1043 |
| 2012 | 226 | #916 |
| 2011 | 219 | #919 |
| 2010 | 243 | #865 |
| 2009 | 243 | #866 |
| 2008 | 289 | #769 |
| 2007 | 391 | #625 |
| 2006 | 393 | #608 |
| 2005 | 355 | #624 |
| 2004 | 346 | #618 |
| 2003 | 334 | #620 |
| 2002 | 254 | #703 |
| 2001 | 215 | #784 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jabari a popular boy name?
Jabari ranked #1190 among boys in 2025 with 172 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #947.
When was the name Jabari most popular?
Jabari peaked in 2006, when 393 American boys received the name (ranked #608 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jabari?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,465 newborn American boys was named Jabari. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.