Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jabbar since 1972
Babies named Jabbar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 262 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Jabbar is a distinctly uncommon name in the United States, ranking 10,695 in 2025 with a rarity of about 1 in every 284,679 births. Its recorded use began in 1972, which was also its peak year, though it has never gained wide popularity. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting a steady but very low level of usage over the decades. Rooted in Arabic as a divine attribute, Jabbar carries powerful meaning for families within Islamic tradition.
Jabbar derives from the Arabic root j-b-r, related to power and restoration. It appears as a divine attribute in Islamic tradition, meaning 'the Compeller' or 'the Almighty.' The name was historically used as a theophoric element but has also served as a given name across the Muslim world, notably in the Middle East and South Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jab
Sibling names for Jabbar
Names that share Jabbar's style, for a brother or sister.
