Swahili-speaking families or parents with connections to East Africa will surely want to consider choosing a name with Swahili roots for their newborn boy.
Jabari is a popular Swahili name that American parents are choosing for their baby boys. And it’s a great choice if you’re determined to raise a tenacious little guy: it means ‘fighter, one who doesn’t give up easily.’
Not finding your name here? If you’re looking for a popular name, check out our list of the top 100 boys’ names of the year. This list is continuously updated through our relationship with 1,500-plus U.S, hospitals, who report the name trends as they happen (just think of all the babies born (and named!) in their hospitals!). We bet you’ll find a name you love, happy hunting!