Javonni is a unique and captivating first name of African-American origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Oba', meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s, coinciding with the trend of creating distinctive names inspired by African roots. The name Javonni is pronounced /jəˈvɒni/ and its variants include Javanii, Jayvonnie, and Jovanni among others.
The name Javonni experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s to the early 2020s, with a total of 482 babies named Javonni born over those years. The peak in popularity occurred recently, with 40 births in 2022 and 38 births in 2023.