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Jabali

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-BAH-lee /dʒɑːˈbɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili jabali, 'rock; boulder' (from the Arabic jabal, 'mountain') — often read as 'strong as a rock'. A sturdy nature name, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy nature name: Jabali means 'strong as a rock' (said 'jah-BAH-lee'). Solid and grounded.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Swahili jabali, 'rock; boulder' (from the Arabic jabal, 'mountain') — often read as 'strong as a rock'. A sturdy nature name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9244 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819732023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Jabali comes from the Swahili for 'rock' (Arabic jabal, 'mountain'), read as 'strong as a rock'. Sturdy and grounded — rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-BAH-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in East Africa. Rare here, sturdy, and grounded.

Did you know? Jabali is Swahili for 'rock; boulder' — from the Arabic jabal, 'mountain' — often read as 'strong as a rock', a solid, grounded name, noted honestly (said 'jah-BAH-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Jabali — Swahili 'rock' from Arabic jabal 'mountain'

Variations

JabariJaballiGabali

Nicknames

JabBali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabali mean?

Jabali is Swahili for 'rock; boulder' (from Arabic jabal, 'mountain'), read as 'strong as a rock.'

How do you pronounce Jabali?

It's said jah-BAH-lee /dʒɑːˈbɑː.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jabali a boy or girl name?

Jabali is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jabali?

Jabali is a rare name in the U.S.

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