Jahmari
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or Akan.
Name Census estimates that about 1,344 living Americans carry the first name Jahmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmari today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmari births was 2024 (106 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Jahmari is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 255,026 Americans
Peak year
2024
106 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,610
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jahmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahmari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 540 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jahmari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahmari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahmaris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Florida, New York, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jahmari, while Mississippi, Maryland, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmari
The given name Jahmari has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Jahm" meaning "generosity" or "magnanimity," and "ari" meaning "lion." The name can be interpreted as "generous lion" or "magnanimous lion."
Historically, the name Jahmari was likely used in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic was the predominant language. It may have been influenced by the Arabic tradition of naming individuals after desirable qualities or characteristics, with the intention of bestowing those traits upon the person bearing the name.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic roots suggest that it may have been used among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries. The earliest documented examples of the name Jahmari are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as record-keeping practices varied across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jahmari. One such person was Jahmari al-Qadiri (1050-1123), a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic from Baghdad, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to Islamic theology and his teachings on spiritual enlightenment.
Another individual worth mentioning is Jahmari ibn Khalid (950-1025), a highly skilled calligrapher and artist from Cordoba, Spain, during the Umayyad Caliphate. His intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts are celebrated for their beauty and precision.
In the 14th century, Jahmari al-Hafiz (1320-1390) was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, Syria. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and was renowned for his vast knowledge of Islamic law and traditions.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jahmari Pasha (1550-1618) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in various military campaigns and held important administrative positions within the Ottoman government.
Lastly, Jahmari al-Razi (1150-1209) was a celebrated Persian physician and philosopher from Ray, Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, philosophy, and astronomy, and his writings were widely studied and influential across the Islamic world.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jahmari, each leaving their mark in various fields and demonstrating the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Jahmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,344 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 255,026 US residents.
Is Jahmari a common name?
We classify Jahmari as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,357 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmari was 2024, when 106 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmari is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.