Johary
An Arabic name meaning "precious gem" or "jewel".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Johary. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johary today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johary births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johary. 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 Johary. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,937
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Johary: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Johary 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 Johary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Johary
The name Johary is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "jawhara," which means "jewel" or "gem." The name Johary was often given to children as a symbol of their preciousness and value within their family and community.
In the early days of Islam, the name Johary gained popularity among Arab scholars and intellectuals. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Johary ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. His contributions to the development of algebra and the introduction of the decimal number system had a profound impact on the advancement of mathematics.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Johary was Johary al-Baqillani, a prominent Sunni theologian and jurist who lived in the 10th century AD. He was known for his influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and his defense of Sunni theological principles against the challenges posed by other Islamic sects of the time.
In the 12th century, Johary al-Dimashqi, a famous Arab geographer and traveler, wrote extensively about his journeys across the Middle East and North Africa. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultures, customs, and geographical features of the regions he explored.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Johary was also associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen. One such individual was Johary Mehmed Pasha, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the construction of several impressive architectural marvels, including the famous Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
In more recent times, Johary Hafiz, a Pakistani poet and writer who lived from 1891 to 1951, gained recognition for his contributions to Urdu literature. His poetic works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love, spirituality, and human emotions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Johary. The name's Arabic origins and its association with scholars, intellectuals, and artists have given it a rich cultural significance across the Middle East and beyond.
People
Johary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johary 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
Johary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johary 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 Johary a common name?
We classify Johary 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 Johary most popular?
The single biggest year for Johary was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johary is about 20 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 Johary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johary a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johary 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 Johary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johary 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 Johary 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 common is the name Johary?
See how many people share the name Johary on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.