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1981

First Year

2024

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#6813

Peak Rank

46

Total Count

8

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Jaffer

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

Jaʽfar, meaning in Arabic "stream", is a masculine name of Arabic origin, common among Middle Eastern and Muslim men, especially in Iran.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja%CA%BDfar) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja%CA%BDfar)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic

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## The Story of Jaffer

The earliest SSA record of Jaffer as a baby boy name dates back to 1981, when 5 babies received it. 1993 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Jaffer — #6,813 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 26% of all recorded Jaffers. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 46 Jaffers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Jaffer

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Jaffer. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Gafar
* [Jafar](/jafar)
* [Jaffar](/jaffar)

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## Names that sound like Jaffer

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

* [Joffre](/joffre)
* Chaffer
* Jaffa
* Jaffe
* Jaff
* Jaf
* Jafa
* Jaffray
* Jaffee
* Jaffrey
* Gaffer
* Chauffeur

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jaffer

What does the name Jaffer mean?

Jaʽfar, meaning in Arabic "stream", is a masculine name of Arabic origin, common among Middle Eastern and Muslim men, especially in Iran.

What is the origin of the name Jaffer?

Jaffer has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic.

How popular is Jaffer in 2026?

In 2026, Jaffer ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaffer most popular?

Jaffer reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #6,813 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jaffer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jaffer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jaffer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaffer include Meron, Harly, Vidale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Jaffer?

Common variants and related forms of Jaffer include Gafar, Jafar, Jaffar. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦MeronPeak #6813](/meron)[👦HarlyPeak #6813](/harly)[👦VidalePeak #6813](/vidale)[👦DemetrikPeak #6813](/demetrik)[👦LaquanePeak #6813](/laquane)[👦KhaaliqPeak #6813](/khaaliq)[👦ChevasPeak #6813](/chevas)[👦DemetricsPeak #6813](/demetrics)

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## About the name Jaffer 

Jaffer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Jaffer's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #6,813\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaffer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1993 → ](/year/1993)
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* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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