Jewel or adorned with jewels
Jahara is a rare name most commonly associated with Arabic roots, where it relates to precious stones or the act of being adorned. It is also found in Swahili-speaking regions, often carrying the meaning of a jewel or something of great value. In some contexts, it is interpreted as a variation of the name Johara.
Less common today
Jahara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,930 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
