Holding steady.
Popularity of Jobani since 1990
Babies named Jobani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jobani is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1990. The name has never cracked the top 1000, but it experienced a modest peak in 2005, during the 2000s decade. Its trajectory has been stable, with very low but consistent usage, typically fewer than 5 births per year. While no single state has recorded enough occurrences to appear on the top states list, the name's pattern resembles other contemporary coinages that blend the suffix -ani with a root like Job or a nod to Giovanni. Its rarity and lack of a clear etymology make Jobani a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name without deep historical roots.
Jobani first appears in U.S. records in 1990, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a blend of the name Job with the fashionable suffix -ani, or a variant of Giovanni influenced by African-American naming patterns. Its precise derivation is not attested in historical sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jobe
Sibling names for Jobani
Names that share Jobani's style, for a brother or sister.
