Holding steady, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Jabir since 1977
Babies named Jabir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Jabir is a name with deep roots in Arabic and Islamic tradition, yet it remains rare in the United States. First recorded in U.S. data in 1977, it saw its peak usage in 2019, though the name has never entered widespread use. Currently ranking 5,861, it still carries a sense of distinctiveness. For parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance and a historical connection to one of the great minds of the Islamic Golden Age, Jabir offers substance. Its stable trajectory suggests it is chosen by families who value cultural heritage over trends.
Jabir derives from the Arabic root J-B-R, connoting strength and restoration. It is a Quranic name and was borne by several early Islamic scholars, including Jabir ibn Hayyan, the 8th-century alchemist often called the 'father of chemistry.' The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in Arab countries and South Asia.
“Jabir” around the world
Where Jabir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jabi
Sibling names for Jabir
Names that share Jabir's style, for a brother or sister.
