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Jabbar

Boy

Meaning of Jabbar: Arabic & Persian: 'powerful, mighty'

Jabbar is a boy's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10303rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10303

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

752

First recorded 1972 · peak 1972

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 18 babies1982: 20 babies1983: 13 babies1984: 20 babies1985: 6 babies1986: 8 babies1987: 15 babies1988: 15 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 14 babies19901991: 17 babies1992: 17 babies1993: 16 babies1994: 13 babies1995: 9 babies1996: 19 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 11 babies2000: 7 babies20002001: 19 babies2002: 8 babies2003: 15 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 5 babies2006: 9 babies2007: 11 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 8 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 9 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Jabbar per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 20.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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