Abubakr

Abubakr - A very unique male name

Abubakr appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3514. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abubakr and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abubakr? 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 Abubakr. The baby boy name Abubakr was given to 42 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1829 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 34,912 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abubakr peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1593.

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Abubakr is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abubakr is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #662 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,474.

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 Abubakr is where you live.

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Abubakr origin and meaning

Arabic

'Father of Bakr' — from Arabic Abu Bakr, a kunya (honorific byname)

Abubakr is a one-word spelling of Abu Bakr, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's closest companion and the first caliph. US use begins in 2008 and is rising, in Muslim families honouring that figure.

Attested etymology

Abubakr is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Abubakr

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

Abubakar / Aboubacar / Aboubakar /

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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 Abubakr

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 Abubakr 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 Abubakr?

3 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

ah-boo-BAHK-r · /əbuˈbɑkr/
Transliteration and stress vary; ah-boo-BAH-ker is also heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Abubakar — Commoner transliteration with the final vowel written
• Aboubakar — French-influenced transliteration

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Chosen to honour Abu Bakr, a central figure in Islam — a name with deep religious weight in a compact modern spelling.

Worth knowing

• Many transliterations exist (Abubakar, Aboubakar, Abu Bakr), so spelling will need stating
• The historical Abu Bakr is a different spelling and is not listed as a bearer for this form