UK boy's name
Aboubakar
Father of the servant of the creator, an Arabic masculine name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aboubakar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aboubakar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3411, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aboubakar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Aboubakar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aboubakar ranked #3411 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Aboubakar.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aboubakar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3411
2019
Births in 2019
5
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Aboubakar mean?
The name Aboubakar originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic faith. The name is composed of two Arabic words: "Abu" meaning "father" and "Bakr" which is a personal name derived from the Arabic word "Bakr" meaning "young camel" or "early riser."
Aboubakar is a widely used name in various parts of the Muslim world, particularly in West and North Africa, as well as the Middle East. It is believed to have been popularized in the 7th century AD, during the early years of Islamic expansion.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Aboubakar was Abu Bakr, one of the earliest companions of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Islamic Empire. He ruled from 632 to 634 AD, and his leadership played a crucial role in the consolidation and spread of Islam during its formative years.
Another prominent figure with this name was Aboubakar Tamba, a renowned Malian writer and intellectual who lived from 1905 to 1982. He was a prominent figure in the Negritude movement, which celebrated African culture and identity, and his literary works explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.
In the medieval period, Aboubakar Sanhadja was a Berber leader who founded the Almoravid dynasty in present-day Mauritania and Morocco in the 11th century. This dynasty played a significant role in the spread of Islam across North Africa and parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
In more recent history, Aboubakar Oumarou was a Chadian politician and military leader who served as the President of Chad from 1979 to 1982. He came to power through a military coup and his tenure was marked by political instability and civil unrest.
Another notable figure is Aboubakar Trofore, a Malian writer and scholar who lived from 1936 to 2005. He was a prominent figure in the promotion of African literature and was known for his works that explored the cultural and social dynamics of West African societies.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aboubakar, which has a rich cultural and historical significance within the Islamic tradition and various regions of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aboubakar over time
The chart below shows babies named Aboubakar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aboubakar, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aboubakar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aboubakar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4279 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Aboubakar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aboubakar in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aboubakar was ranked #3411 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Aboubakar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Aboubakar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aboubakar?
Father of the servant of the creator, an Arabic masculine name.
How many people are called Aboubakar in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Aboubakar across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.