Jibreel

Jibreel - A very unique male name

Jibreel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3313. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jibreel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jibreel? 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 Jibreel. The baby boy name Jibreel was given to 41 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1854 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 35,763 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jibreel peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1726.

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Jibreel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jibreel is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,104 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,325.

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 Jibreel is where you live.

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Jibreel origin and meaning

Arabic form of Gabriel

'God is my strength' — Jibreel is the Arabic form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavriel

Jibreel (Jibril) is the archangel Gabriel in Islamic tradition, the messenger who brought revelation to Muhammad. US use dates from 1996 and is rising.

Attested etymology

Jibreel is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Jibreel

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

Jabril / Jibril / Jabriel / Jabraylen /

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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 Jibreel

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 Jibreel 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 Jibreel?

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

jib-REEL · /dʒɪbˈriːl/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Jibril — The other standard transliteration
• Gabriel — The English form of the same name, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

The Islamic form of Gabriel, chosen for the archangel's central place in the faith.

Worth knowing

• Jibril and Jibreel are both standard — pick one and expect the other on paperwork