Declining since 2020, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Mubarak since 1981
Babies named Mubarak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Mubarak is an Arabic name meaning 'blessed,' reflecting a universal hope for good fortune. In the United States, its usage has been modest but consistent since first being recorded in 1981. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019, but has since declined, with a trajectory showing falling ranks since 2020. In 2025, it ranked 5045th, given to approximately 1 in 89,899 boys. The name is most common in Minnesota, suggesting a concentration among families with Arab or Muslim heritage. Despite its modest numbers, Mubarak carries deep cultural and religious significance, often chosen for its positive connotation and Quranic resonance.
Mubarak is the Arabic active participle of the verb baraka, meaning "to bless." It is used as both a given name and an epithet, appearing in the Quranic phrase "laylatun mubarakah" (a blessed night). The name has been widely adopted across the Muslim world, often given in hopes of divine favor and prosperity.
Where Mubarak is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mubarak
Names that share Mubarak's style, for a brother or sister.
