Jibreel
Jibreel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is my strength; Arabic form of Gabriel.
Origin and history
Jibreel is an Arabic name corresponding to the biblical archangel Gabriel. It carries deep theological significance in Islam as the angel who delivered revelations to the prophets. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown in recent years among parents seeking a classic religious name with traditional Arabic phonetics.
Popularity in the United States
1,047 babies in the United States have been named Jibreel since 1880. It ranks #3638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1526.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.3 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- IL (16.4 %)
- MI (11.8 %)
- NJ (11.5 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 171 |
| 2010-2019 | 319 |
| 2020-2029 | 402 |
Famous people named Jibreel
- Jibreel Washington: athlete, american football player
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Jibreel is the archangel tasked with revealing the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
- It is the direct Arabic linguistic equivalent of the Hebrew name Gabriel.