UK boy's name
Jahmani
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "joyous" or "rejoicing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jahmani is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jahmani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jahmani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jahmani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jahmani ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Jahmani.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jahmani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jahmani mean?
The name Jahmani originates from the Swahili language, which is spoken primarily in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, and parts of neighboring countries. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "jahm," meaning "generous" or "noble."
Jahmani is believed to have been used as a personal name in the region for centuries, possibly dating back to the early spread of Islam in East Africa around the 8th century. The name's Arabic roots suggest it may have been introduced by Arab traders and settlers who had established trading networks along the Swahili Coast.
While the name's precise origins are not well-documented, it is likely that Jahmani was initially used by Muslim communities in the region, reflecting their cultural and religious influences. Over time, the name transcended its religious roots and became adopted by various ethnic groups in East Africa, including the Swahili people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahmani can be found in the writings of the renowned Swahili poet and scholar, Shaaban Robert, who lived from 1909 to 1962. In his works, he mentioned a character named Jahmani, indicating the name's usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jahmani. One such figure was Jahmani bin Othman (1875-1943), a prominent Swahili poet and scholar from Zanzibar, renowned for his contributions to Swahili literature and Islamic studies.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jahmani Keita (1918-1995), a Malian writer, and journalist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Mali in the mid-20th century.
In the realm of sports, Jahmani Swanson (born 1987) is a former American football player who played as a cornerback for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2016.
Jahmani Puryear (born 1996) is a professional basketball player from the United States, currently playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier Basketball League.
Jahmani Leaupepe (born 1996) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a prop for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jahmani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jahmani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jahmani
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jahmani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jahmani in the UK right now?
In 2014, Jahmani was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jahmani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Jahmani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jahmani?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "joyous" or "rejoicing".
How many people are called Jahmani in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jahmani across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.