Modern invented name, likely combining Ja- with Darius
Jatarius is a modern American creation, likely formed by adding the popular prefix 'Ja-' to the established name Darius. Darius itself is of Persian origin, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'he who holds to good.' This name follows a late 20th-century trend of creating unique, rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Jatarius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,585 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
