Johar
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "jewel" or "precious stone".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Johar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johar today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johar births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johar. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Johar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,698
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Johar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Johar 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 Johar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Johar
The name Johar has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "jawhara," which means "jewel" or "precious stone." It is a unisex name that has been used in the Arab world and other regions influenced by Islamic culture for centuries.
In the ancient Arabic literature, the name Johar appears in various texts and poetry, often used as a metaphor for beauty, purity, and rarity. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived between 915 and 965 CE.
During the medieval period, the name Johar gained popularity among Muslim rulers and scholars. One notable figure was Johar al-Siqilli, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from Sicily who made significant contributions to the field of optics.
In the 13th century, Johar al-Din Akbar, a Persian historian and writer, authored several books on the history of the Mongol Empire and the life of Genghis Khan. His works are considered important sources for studying that period.
Another famous bearer of the name was Johar Aftabachi, a 16th-century Persian painter and calligrapher who served at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His intricate and detailed artworks are celebrated for their beauty and craftsmanship.
In more recent history, Johar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, was born in 1889. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for freedom and shaped its policies in the early years after independence.
Johar Qazi, born in 1971, is a contemporary Pakistani cricketer who represented his country in international cricket during the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of the Pakistani team that won the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Johar throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Johar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johar 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
Johar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johar 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Johar a common name?
We classify Johar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johar most popular?
The single biggest year for Johar was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johar is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Johar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johar 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.
Is Johar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Johar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Johar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.