Jabari

Meaning of Jabari

It means "brave" or "fearless."

Jabari has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jabari

After ranking as high as #609 in 2006, Jabari has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jabari

• Jabari Parker
  Professional basketball player
• Jabari Greer
  Former NFL cornerback
• Jabari Asim
  Writer and cultural critic
• Jabari Blash
  Professional baseball player
• Jabari Brisport
  New York State Senator

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Questions about the name Jabari

What does the name Jabari mean?

Jabari means it means "brave" or "fearless.", and it comes from Swahili origins.

Is Jabari a boy's or a girl's name?

Jabari is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jabari?

Jabari did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jabari most popular?

Jabari peaked at #609 in 2006.