Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Jabali

Jabali is a character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. A learned Brahmin priest and an advisor of King Dasharatha, he unsuccessfully tries to persuade Rama to give up his exile, using rational arguments.

Current Rank
#8,914
Peak Rank
#6,700 (2018)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
2023
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#6700
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jabali

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jabali is a character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. A learned Brahmin priest and an advisor of King Dasharatha, he unsuccessfully tries to persuade Rama to give up his exile, using rational arguments.

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The Story of Jabali

Jabali first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 12 Jabalis were born — ranking #6,700 that year. As of 2026, Jabali ranks #8,914 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Jabalis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jabali

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jabali is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jabali

What does the name Jabali mean?
Jabali is a character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. A learned Brahmin priest and an advisor of King Dasharatha, he unsuccessfully tries to persuade Rama to give up his exile, using rational arguments.
How popular is Jabali in 2026?
In 2026, Jabali ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jabali most popular?
Jabali reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #6,700 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Jabali a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jabali is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jabali?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jabali include Rone, Avier, Benjamim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jabali

Jabali is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Jabali's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #6,700. Use the chart and map above to compare Jabali's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.