Declining since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Abas since 2001
Babies named Abas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abas's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Abas is a rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in 2001 and peaking in popularity in 2023. As of that year, it ranked 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 baby boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, suggesting a brief uptick that may have been influenced by cultural trends or notable figures. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered use across the country. While its origin is almost certainly Arabic, connected to the more common Abbas, the exact meaning remains uncertain. For parents seeking a distinctive name with roots in Islamic tradition, Abas offers a concise alternative to its more established variant.
Abas is likely a variant of the Arabic name Abbas, which derives from the root 'abasa' meaning 'to frown' or 'to be stern.' Abbas was historically a prominent name among early Islamic figures, notably the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. The variant form Abas has seen sporadic use in the modern era, particularly among Arabic-speaking families outside the Middle East.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Abbas
Sibling names for Abas
Names that share Abas's style, for a brother or sister.
