Jibril
Jibril is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Jibril is the Arabic form of the archangel name Gabriel, meaning God is my strength. It is a traditional name widely recognized across Islamic cultures and used in Muslim communities worldwide. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,392 babies in the United States have been named Jibril since 1880. It ranks #3326 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1622.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.6 %)
- PA (20.3 %)
- MN (17.9 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- TX (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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 390 |
| 2010-2019 | 458 |
| 2020-2029 | 305 |
Fun facts
- Jibril is the Arabic linguistic cognate of the Hebrew name Gabriel, representing the same angelic figure in Abrahamic traditions.
- More than 20% of all U.S. recorded births for the name Jibril since 1880 have occurred since 2020.