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Jahmani

jah-MAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coined name combining Jah (as in Jehovah or Jah Rastafari) with the suffix -mani, or a variant of Jamani.

2025 rank (boys)
#10,695
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
2009
2025 frequency
1 in 284,679 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.

Popularity of Jahmani since 1999

Babies named Jahmani per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711200020102020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s6
2000s70
2010s49
2020s29

Meaning & origin

Jahmani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, marking it as a recent coinage. Its trajectory has remained stable, with a peak in 2009 when it was most frequently recorded, though still quite rare. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695 with an incidence of roughly 1 in 284,679 births, indicating its niche usage. The name likely draws on the Rastafarian 'Jah' combined with a fashionable ending, similar to other contemporary names like Kamani and Jamani. It has not been associated with any particular state or region, reflecting its widespread but very uncommon use.

Jahmani is a relatively recent name, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1999. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the Rastafarian term 'Jah' (God) combined with the fashionable suffix '-mani,' reminiscent of names like Jamani or Kamani. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation, and the name does not appear in traditional naming records outside of contemporary American usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jah, Mani, J

Variants: Jamani, Jahmany

Sibling names for Jahmani

Names that share Jahmani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kamari, Amaya, Zuri, Nyla, Sanaa

Brothers: Kamani, Zion, Jabari, Omari, Xavier

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jahmani mean?
The meaning of Jahmani is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining 'Jah' (a Rastafarian term for God) with the suffix '-mani'.
How popular is the name Jahmani?
Jahmani is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 10,695 with about 1 in 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2009, though it has never been widely used.
Is Jahmani a boy's name or a girl's name?
Jahmani is predominantly used as a boy's name in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data.