Boy · #7,099 in 2026

Jahi

Name: Popularity of the name Jahi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jahi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,099

Peak Rank

#2,270 (2002)

Total Babies

864

5-Yr Trend

-36%

1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#2270

Peak Rank

864

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jahi

Jahi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 41 Jahis were born — ranking #2,428 that year. As of 2026, Jahi ranks #7,099 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 864 Jahis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jahi

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

Jaha
Jati
Jolly
Johnny
Jockey
Jonny
Johny
Gianni
Johnnie
Jocky
Jonnie
Jolley

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahi

What does the name Jahi mean?

Jahi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jahi in 2026?

In 2026, Jahi ranks #7,099 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Jahi most popular?

Jahi reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #2,270 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jahi most popular?

Jahi has historically been most popular in Maryland, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jahi.

Is Jahi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jahi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahi include Baldwin, Winnie, Lena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahi

Jahi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 864 births in the dataset. Jahi's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #2,270. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahi'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.