boy's name
Jaafar
JAH-far (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 300
Jaafar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jaafar Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Jaafar?
In 2025, Jaafar was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Jaafar Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jaafar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jaafar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jaafar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jaafar
- Arabic JAH-far
Sibling Names for Jaafar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jaafar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jaafar
How popular is the name Jaafar?
In 2025, Jaafar was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Jaafar a girl's or a boy's name?
Jaafar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jaafar?
Jaafar has 2 syllables.
When was Jaafar most popular?
Jaafar peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jaafar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jaafar currently ranks #6,619 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.