Jafar
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-far]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Rivulet
- Origin
- Arabic
Jafar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 659 baby boys have been named Jafar. The name peaked in 1994 with 33 US births that year (rank #2368). In 2024, ranked #4610 nationally — 2,242 places below its 1994 peak.
Top States for Jafar
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jafar births are: New York (10), Michigan (7), New Jersey (7).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Jafar
If you like Jafar's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jafar's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Jafar
Famous People Named Jafar
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Jafar.
- Jafar Jabbarly was a renowned director, screenwriter, and playwright.
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Compare Jafar to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jafar against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).