UK boy's name
Abubaker
An Arabic name meaning "the father of a male child".
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.
Abubaker is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abubaker popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.
This profile covers 105 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 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 104 living people in the UK are called Abubaker. 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
- • Abubaker ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 boys were registered as Abubaker.
- • About 104 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abubaker as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
8 births
Estimated living
104
2026
Meaning
What does Abubaker mean?
The name Abubaker is of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of the Arabic words "Abu" meaning "father" and "Bakr" meaning "young camel." It is a historically significant name that has been used by several notable figures throughout the centuries.
The most prominent figure associated with this name is Abu Bakr, one of the closest companions and advisors of the Prophet Muhammad. Born in 573 CE in Mecca, Abu Bakr became the first Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate after the Prophet's death in 632 CE. He played a crucial role in the early spread of Islam and the compilation of the Quran.
Another historical figure bearing the name Abubaker was Abubaker Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria. He served from 1960 to 1966 and was instrumental in the country's transition from British colonial rule to self-governance. Tragically, he was assassinated during the 1966 Nigerian coup d'état.
In the realm of literature, Abubaker Trowell was a Sudanese writer and poet who lived from 1922 to 1983. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Sudanese literature and is known for his collection of short stories and poetry that explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Another noteworthy figure is Abubaker Siddique, a renowned South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. Born in 1942, he was a prominent voice in the struggle against the apartheid regime and played a significant role in raising awareness about the injustices of the system through his writings and activism.
Lastly, Abubaker Hamdallah was a Moroccan politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority from 2013 to 2019. He was known for his efforts in promoting economic development and political stability in the Palestinian territories during his tenure.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abubaker, a name that carries a rich cultural and historical significance within the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abubaker over time
The chart below shows babies named Abubaker registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Abubaker, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abubaker by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abubaker 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 | #4710 | 13 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3185 | 46 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2706 | 43 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Abubaker
- 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
Abubaker: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abubaker in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abubaker was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abubaker most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Abubaker in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abubaker?
An Arabic name meaning "the father of a male child".
How many people are called Abubaker in the UK?
A total of 105 babies have been registered as Abubaker across the 21 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.