Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Jabreel since 1991
Babies named Jabreel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Jabreel is a rare Arabic name that first entered U.S. records in 1991 but remains uncommon, with peak usage in 1999. While its one-in-N rate is not calculable due to low frequency, the name has shown a slight upward trend since 2022, suggesting a slow increase in interest. Jabreel has no recorded top states, indicating it is not concentrated in any particular region. As a variant of Jibra'il, it carries strong religious resonance for Muslim families while offering a spelling that is more intuitive for English speakers. Its trajectory of gradual growth may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with deep cultural roots.
Jabreel is a variant of Jibra'il, the Arabic form of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גבריאל), composed of 'gever' (man, strong) and 'El' (God). In Islamic tradition, Jibra'il is the archangel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The form Jabreel, with its distinctive spelling, is occasionally used in English-speaking countries, particularly among Muslim families seeking a phonetically intuitive rendering of the name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jab, Jabby, Reel
Sibling names for Jabreel
Names that share Jabreel's style, for a brother or sister.
