Abubakr
Abubakr is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Father of the young camel.
Origin and history
Abubakr is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'father of the young camel'. It holds immense historical significance in Islam as the name of the first Rashidun caliph and close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used name, gaining modest visibility in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
813 babies in the United States have been named Abubakr since 1880. It ranks #3863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1565.
States where it is most popular
- NY (55.2 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- IL (12.3 %)
- PA (12.3 %)
- TX (1.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 302 |
| 2020-2029 | 363 |
Famous people named Abubakr
- Abubakr Kaki: Athlete, Runner
Fun facts
- The name originates as an Arabic honorific or kunya, where 'Abu' means 'father of'.
- It honors Abu Bakr, the first leader of the Muslim community following the death of the Prophet Muhammad.