Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Abrar since 1987
Babies named Abrar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | 5 |
| 1990s | 61 | 63 |
| 2000s | 146 | 154 |
| 2010s | 212 | 199 |
| 2020s | 119 | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Abrar is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'pious' or 'virtuous,' directly echoing a Quranic term for the righteous. It first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1988, and while it has never broken into the top 1000, its usage has remained remarkably stable, with a peak rank of 4249 in 2018. As of 2025, it holds the rank 4249 and an incidence of 1 in 71,170 newborns. The name's steady trajectory reflects a consistent, if modest, adoption among families valuing its spiritual resonance. New York recorded the highest usage, suggesting a concentration in communities with South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage. Abrar's gentle sound and profound meaning make it a distinctive choice that balances cultural depth with cross-cultural accessibility.
Abrar is the plural form of the Arabic word 'barr' (virtuous), directly derived from the root B-R-R, which conveys meanings of righteousness, piety, and devotion. In the Quran, 'al-abrar' (the righteous) appears as a term for the blessed in paradise. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world, from the Middle East to South and Southeast Asia, as a masculine or unisex given name.
Where Abrar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abrar” around the world
Where Abrar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abi, Brar
Sibling names for Abrar
Names that share Abrar's style, for a brother or sister.
