UK boy's name
Abubacarr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the venerable one".
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.
Abubacarr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abubacarr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 6 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2004 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Abubacarr. 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
- • Abubacarr ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 6 boys were registered as Abubacarr.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abubacarr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
6 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Abubacarr mean?
The name Abubacarr is of Arabic origin and holds significant historical and cultural significance. It is derived from the Arabic name "Abu Bakr," which means "father of the young camel" or "father of the virgin."
In Islamic history, Abu Bakr was the name of one of the most revered and closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the first Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate and played a pivotal role in the early spread of Islam. As such, the name Abubacarr bears a strong connection to the Islamic faith and its rich heritage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Abubacarr can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era. It gained widespread popularity among Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia, as a way to honor the legacy of Abu Bakr and express devotion to Islamic teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abubacarr. One prominent example is Abubacarr Tamba Khali, a 19th-century King of the Gambian Empire, who ruled from 1827 to 1835. Another notable figure is Abubacarr Renner, a Liberian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1970s.
In the realm of literature, Abubacarr Siddique was a renowned Bengali writer and poet from the 19th century, known for his contributions to the development of Bengali literature. Additionally, Abubacarr Gaye was a prominent Senegalese historian and scholar in the 20th century, whose works shed light on the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.
It is also worth mentioning Abubacarr Mboge, a 15th-century ruler of the Jolof Empire, situated in present-day Senegal and Gambia. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansions and the establishment of a powerful and influential kingdom in the region.
The name Abubacarr has maintained its significance and popularity across various regions and cultures influenced by Islamic tradition, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most revered figures in Islamic history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abubacarr over time
The chart below shows babies named Abubacarr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Abubacarr, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abubacarr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abubacarr 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 | #4191 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4065 | 28 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3698 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Abubacarr
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abubacarr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abubacarr in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abubacarr was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abubacarr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 6 babies registered as Abubacarr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abubacarr?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the venerable one".
How many people are called Abubacarr in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Abubacarr across the 13 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.