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Tafari
OriginAmharic
Meaning"he who inspires awe"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#4520
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Tafari
King Tafari was the last king of Ethiopia. He is worshipped today as an incarnation of God by Rastafarians.
Tafari is also given to girls.
Pronounced tuh-FAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Tafari ranked #4520 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2603 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,767 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | #4,530 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | #3,051 | 39 | 20.6 |
| 2017 | #4,445 | 23 | 12.4 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,886 | 28 | 15.6 |
| 2020 | #4,260 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #3,639 | 31 | 17.7 |
| 2022 | #2,908 | 44 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | #2,603 | 51 | 29.8 |
| 2024 | #3,760 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #4,520 | 23 | 13.5 |
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