Rising since 2004, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Kabeer since 2004
Babies named Kabeer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Kabeer entered U.S. naming records in 2004 and has been steadily rising since, reaching a peak rank of 5,861 in 2025. Its rarity means roughly 1 in 113,872 newborns receive the name. While it has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, the name carries deep religious significance in Islam as one of the 99 names of Allah. Parents choosing Kabeer often connect to Arabic heritage or Islamic tradition, and its rising trajectory suggests growing awareness beyond Muslim communities. The name's straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it accessible across cultures, yet it retains a distinctive spiritual weight.
Kabeer is a direct transcription of the Arabic adjective 'kabīr' (كبير), meaning 'great, large, senior.' It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam (Al-Kabir, 'the Great'). The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, often reflecting a family's devotion. In South Asia, it gained further familiarity through the 15th-century poet and saint Kabir, though that name is a different, unrelated Hindi derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kab, Kabby
Sibling names for Kabeer
Names that share Kabeer's style, for a brother or sister.
