Abbas

Abbas - A very unique male name

Abbas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #2620. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abbas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abbas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abbas. The baby boy name Abbas was given to 34 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1985 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abbas peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1616.

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Abbas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abbas is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #445 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,473.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abbas is where you live.

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Abbas origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic 'abbas, 'stern, frowning' or associated with the lion; borne by the Prophet Muhammad's uncle, al-Abbas

Abbas is an old Arabic name carried by the Prophet's uncle and by the Abbasid caliphs who took his name. In the US it has run since 1988 in Muslim families.

Attested etymology

Abbas is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Abbas, pop culture references for the name Abbas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abbas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abbas, sorted by popularity.

Abisai / Abhishek / Avik / Avis / Avishek / Avishai /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Abbas

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abbas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abbas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-BAHS · /əˈbɑːs/
Also heard as AB-us in English mouths; Arabic stress falls on the second syllable.

Around the world

• Abbas (Arabic) — Used as-is across the Arabic-speaking world.
• Abbas (Persian) — Also a common Persian form.

Famous bearers

• Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib — Uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and ancestor of the Abbasid caliphs (570–653) Historical
• Abbas Kiarostami — Iranian film director known for Taste of Cherry and Close-Up (1940–2016) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Abbas is a name of lineage and gravity, chosen for its place at the root of Islamic history.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may stress the first syllable, and ABBA the band is an unavoidable sound-alike.