Abubakar
Abubakar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Father of the young camel.
Origin and history
Abubakar is a masculine name of Arabic origin, traditionally meaning 'father of the young camel'. It is famously associated with Abu Bakr, the close companion and successor to the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it has seen steady usage among Muslim communities and West African diaspora families.
Popularity in the United States
957 babies in the United States have been named Abubakar since 1880. It ranks #3722 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.8 %)
- MN (34.7 %)
- OH (17.2 %)
- CA (1.7 %)
- TX (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Famous people named Abubakar
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa: Prime Minister, Statesman
- Abubakar Shekau: Militant leader
Fun facts
- Abubakar is a common single-word transliteration of the classic two-word Arabic name Abu Bakr.
- The single-word spelling Abubakar is particularly popular in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.