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UK name, mostly boys

Abrar

Meaning: Pious, virtuous, or righteous person in Arabic.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 135 girls.

Abrar is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Abrar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1402, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 19 births.

This profile covers 240 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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.

Abrar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 238 living people in the UK are called Abrar. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Abrar ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 19 boys were registered as Abrar.
  • Abrar is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 238 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abrar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 64.0% of Abrar registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1402

2024

Births in 2024

19

Latest year

Peak year

2024

19 births

Estimated living

238

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Abrar

In England and Wales birth records, Abrar has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 64.0% of registrations are for boys and 36.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

64% boys
36% girls
Boys240 (64.0%)Girls135 (36.0%)

Abrar registered for boys

  • Ranked #1,402 in 2024
  • 19 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (19 births)

Abrar registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,891 in 2024
  • 3 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2005 (11 births)

Meaning

What does Abrar mean?

The name Abrar is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern and Islamic culture. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

The name Abrar is derived from the Arabic word "birr," which means "righteousness," "piety," or "virtue." It is a plural form of the word "barr," meaning "righteous" or "dutiful." The name is often associated with qualities such as kindness, generosity, and moral uprightness.

The name Abrar has been mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, in several verses. For instance, in Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76, Verse 5), it is stated: "Verily, the righteous (Abrar) shall drink of a cup mixed with Kafur." This verse praises the righteous and virtuous individuals, referred to as Abrar.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Abrar was Abrar al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to literature.

Another notable figure in history with the name Abrar was Abrar ibn Salim al-Qurashi, a distinguished Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 10th century. He was recognized for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his teachings in various educational institutions.

In the 12th century, Abrar al-Mawsili was a prominent Islamic calligrapher and poet. His exceptional calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and Islamic manuscripts, and his poetry was celebrated for its profound themes and eloquent expression.

During the 14th century, Abrar al-Bakri was a renowned Islamic scholar and traveler. He authored several books on geography, history, and Islamic studies, and his works were widely circulated and studied throughout the Islamic world.

In the 16th century, Abrar Khan was a prominent military leader and governor of the Mughal Empire in India. He played a significant role in the expansion and administration of the empire during the reign of Akbar the Great.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Abrar. The name has been carried through generations, transcending cultural boundaries and serving as a reminder of the virtues of righteousness and moral integrity.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Abrar over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Abrar in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Abrar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
06111722199620102024

Decades

Abrar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abrar 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
2020s #1846 65 5
2010s #2626 82 10
2000s #2445 64 10
1990s #1679 29 4

Related

Names similar to Abrar

FAQ

Abrar: questions and answers

How popular is the name Abrar in the UK right now?

In 2024, Abrar was ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.

When was Abrar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 19 babies registered as Abrar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Abrar?

Meaning: Pious, virtuous, or righteous person in Arabic.

How many people are called Abrar in the UK?

A total of 240 babies have been registered as Abrar across the 29 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.