Declining since 2019, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Jabril since 1979
Babies named Jabril per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 473 |
| 2000s | 455 |
| 2010s | 435 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Jabril, an Arabic form of the angelic name Jibril, first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. The name reached its peak in 1993, when it ranked highest in usage. As of 2025, it ranks around 4,396th with 1 in 74,264 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2019. While not among the most common names, Jabril carries deep religious significance for Muslim families, as it evokes the angel who revealed the Quran. The name's relative rarity adds to its distinctiveness, and it remains a meaningful choice within communities that honor Islamic tradition.
Jabril is an Arabic form of Jibril, the angel Gabriel in Islamic tradition. The name is closely associated with the angel who delivered the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. While the Hebrew origin of Gabriel means 'God is my strength', the Arabic name Jabril carries similar spiritual connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jab, Jabri
Variants: Jibril, Jibra'il
Sibling names for Jabril
Names that share Jabril's style, for a brother or sister.
