Jabari: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahb-ahr-ee
Origin: Egypt
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East, North America
Meaning: Brave

Jabari is a boy's name of Swahili origin, meaning brave (one) or almighty or powerful ruler. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among African-American communities. The name conveys a sense of strength and bravery, reflecting its Arabic roots. Jabari has been on the rise in popularity since 2015 and is often associated with heroic charm. Its use has evolved from being a relatively rare name to becoming more mainstream, symbolizing courage and resilience.

Jabari Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jabari is currently #1765 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jabari is currently #813 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jabari is currently #813 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jabari is currently #377 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jabari is currently #1017 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jabari is currently #470 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jabari is currently #1006 on Kiindred Australian Names

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