Boubacar

Boubacar - A very unique male name

Boubacar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2868. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Boubacar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Boubacar? 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 Boubacar. The baby boy name Boubacar was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3014 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Boubacar peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 2629.

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Boubacar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Boubacar is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,294 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,601.

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 Boubacar is where you live.

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Boubacar origin and meaning

West African, form of Abu Bakr (Arabic)

Father of the young camel — the Arabic name Abu Bakr

Boubacar is the West African, especially Fulani and Wolof, form of the Arabic name Abu Bakr, literally father of Bakr, a young camel, and the name of the first caliph. The form travelled with West African families to the United States, where it has been in the data since 1997.

Attested etymology

Boubacar is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Boubacar

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

Booker / Baker / Beecher / Bakari / Bashir / Becker / Bashar / Basir / Bakary / Babacar /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Boubacar

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 Boubacar 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 Boubacar?

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

boo-buh-KAR · /ˌbuːbəˈkɑːr/

Around the world

• Abubakar (Arabic) — The Arabic form in Hausa and West African use
• Abu Bakr (Arabic) — The original Arabic name

Spellings and nicknames

• Boubakar — A common French-influenced spelling
• Aboubacar — A French-influenced spelling

Famous bearers

• Boubacar Kamara — French footballer (b. 1999) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A well-established West African name with deep historical roots and a warm, rhythmic sound.

Worth knowing

• Spelling varies between Boubacar, Boubakar and Aboubacar, so it will need to be spelled out.