How Many People Are Named Tafari?

947

people in the United States are named Tafari

1 in 353,748 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#12122

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0003%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

51 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Eastern African, Amharic
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Possibly means "he who inspires awe" in Amharic. This name was borne by Lij Tafari Makonnen (1892-1975), also known as Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia. Rastafarians (Ras Tafari meaning "king Tafari") revere him as the earthly incarnation of God.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.3 years old

Young (<30) 808
85.3%
Adult (30–60) 139
14.7%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1978 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 237
Florida 78
California 10
North Carolina 5
New Jersey 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Tafari"

  • 30 babies were named Tafari in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1978
  • Most popular in New York

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