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Johari

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Pronounced joh-HAR-ee /dʒoʊˈhɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili johari, 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' (from the Arabic jawhar)Low

In 30 seconds: A jewel; a gem: Johari is Swahili. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'joh-HAR-ee').
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Origin LowSwahili
MeaningFrom the Swahili johari, 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' (from the Arabic jawhar)
U.S. rank (2025)#11366 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219712025

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

Johari comes from the Swahili johari, 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' (from the Arabic jawhar). A lyrical, classic name (said 'joh-HAR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in East African and African-American families. Rare, a-jewel at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Johari means 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' in Swahili (from the Arabic jawhar) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'joh-HAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Johari — Swahili etymology

Variations

JoharieJawahir

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johari mean?

Johari is Swahili for 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' (from Arabic jawhar).

How do you pronounce Johari?

It's said joh-HAR-ee /dʒoʊˈhɑr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Johari a boy or girl name?

Johari is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Johari?

Johari is a very rare name in the U.S.

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