Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Johari since 1971
Babies named Johari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 | 11 |
| 1980s | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | 38 | 51 |
| 2000s | 82 | 65 |
| 2010s | 117 | 51 |
| 2020s | 89 | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Johari is a Swahili name meaning gemstone, first recorded in the United States in 1971. Its use has grown modestly, peaking in 2022 and then beginning a downward trajectory. In 2025, it was given at a rate of 1 in 200,908 births, ranking 10,917th. The name remains uncommon but is appreciated for its melodic sound and positive meaning, often chosen by parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name with African roots. It has no strong regional concentration in the US, as its top states list is empty.
Johari is derived from the Swahili word for jewel or gemstone. It has been used as a given name in East Africa and among Swahili-speaking communities, and has gained some popularity in other English-speaking countries as a distinctive unisex name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Joha, Hari
Sibling names for Johari
Names that share Johari's style, for a brother or sister.
