Kabir

Kabir - A very unique male name

Kabir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #2048. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kabir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kabir? 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 Kabir. The baby boy name Kabir was given to 188 baby boys in 2025, ranking #982 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,799 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kabir peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 848.

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Kabir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kabir is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #401 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,367.

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 Kabir is where you live.

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Kabir origin and meaning

Arabic, via South Asia

From Arabic Kabir — 'great, mighty,' from al-Kabir, 'the Great,' one of the names of God in Islam

Kabir is an Arabic name meaning 'great' that became deeply rooted in South Asia through Kabir, the 15th-century mystic poet whose verses are sung by Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims alike. It is used by families of several faiths across India and Pakistan and their diasporas. In the US it has been recorded since 1980 and peaked in 2021.

Attested etymology

Kabir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kabir

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

Kooper / Kacper / Kiefer / Kasper / Keifer / Kavir / Kaveer / Kapri / Kabeer / Kavari /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kabir

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 Kabir 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 Kabir?

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

kuh-BEER · /kəˈbɪər/

Around the world

• Kabir (Arabic) — The original form
• Kabir (Hindi) — Used as-is in India across several religions

Spellings and nicknames

• Kabeer — A spelling variant that makes the long -ee- explicit

Famous bearers

• Kabir — Indian mystic poet and saint whose couplets remain central to North Indian devotion (c. 1440–1518) Historical
• Kabir Bedi — Indian actor known internationally for Sandokan and Octopussy (b. 1946) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kabir for a name of greatness carried by a beloved poet-saint — meaningful across faiths and easy to say in English. It feels warm and wise.

Worth knowing

• Americans unfamiliar with it may stress the first syllable (KAB-eer)
• Associations vary by community, since the poet Kabir is revered across several faiths