Kabir
Kabir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Great, large, or powerful.
Origin and history
Kabir is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'great' or 'powerful'. It is widely recognized due to the famous 15th-century Indian mystic poet Saint Kabir. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily in recent years, becoming increasingly popular among parents seeking a strong, traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
3,601 babies in the United States have been named Kabir since 1880. It ranks #2136 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #869.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.8 %)
- NJ (12.3 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 471 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,373 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,464 |
Famous people named Kabir
- Kabir Bedi: Actor
- Kabir Khan: Director, Screenwriter
- Kabir Suman: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name was popularized historically by Kabir, a renowned 15th-century Indian mystic poet whose writings influenced the Bhakti movement and Sikhism.
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Kabir is recognized as one of the 99 attributes of God, translating to 'The All-Great'.
- The name has seen significant growth in modern U.S. usage, with a large proportion of its total registered births occurring since 2020.