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Abeer

عبيرuh-BEER · Fragrance, pleasant scent; also a variant of Abir, meaning "strong" or "powerful" in Hebrew.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2006
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Declining since 2007

Declining since 2007, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Abeer since 1971

Babies named Abeer per year in U.S. Social Security records.

112233198020002020Most births 2006GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1970s480
1980s1000
1990s1440
2000s1560
2010s10587
2020s54118

Meaning & origin

Abeer is a unisex name of Arabic and Hebrew origin, meaning "fragrance" or "strong." Since it was first recorded in 1971, the name has seen modest use in the United States, peaking in popularity in 2006. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2007, reflecting a broader decline in unique or less common name choices. As of 2025, Abeer ranks 8,860, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 146,115 births. While it has not appeared in any top states, its cultural resonance in Arabic and Hebrew communities gives it lasting appeal. The name carries a soft, melodic sound and a positive meaning related to scent or strength, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cross-cultural roots.

Abeer is derived from the Arabic word 'abīr, meaning "fragrance" or "scent." In Hebrew, it appears as a variant of Abir, meaning "strong" or "mighty." The name has been used across Arabic-speaking and Jewish communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.

Abeer” around the world

Where Abeer lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Abir

Sibling names for Abeer

Names that share Abeer's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Nadia, Samira, Zara, Amira

Brothers: Amir, Zayn, Omar, Khalid, Rami

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Abeer mean?
Abeer means "fragrance" or "pleasant scent" in Arabic, and can also be a variant of the Hebrew name Abir, meaning "strong."
How popular is the name Abeer?
Abeer is not a common name in the United States. As of 2025, it ranked 8,860 in popularity, with about 1 in every 146,115 newborns given the name.
Is Abeer a boy or girl name?
Abeer is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for girls in Arabic-speaking countries and for boys in Hebrew contexts.