UK boy's name
Albara
A feminine Arabic name derived from the word "baraa", meaning excellence or innocence.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Albara is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Albara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2010. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Albara. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Albara ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Albara.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Albara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3865
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Albara mean?
The name Albara is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 8th to 10th centuries.
Albara is thought to be a combination of two Arabic words, "al" meaning "the" and "bara" which means "created" or "originated". Together, the name can be interpreted as "the created one" or "the one who originated".
There are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Albara explicitly. However, its Arabic origins suggest a possible connection to the Islamic faith and the cultural influence of the Arab world during the medieval era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Albara was Albara ibn Malik, a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
Another notable figure was Albara al-Naqqash, a 10th-century calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, Iraq. He was renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned many manuscripts and architectural structures of the time.
In the 12th century, there was Albara al-Qadiri, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Baghdad. He was a prominent figure in the Qadiri Sufi order and is remembered for his teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism.
During the 14th century, Albara ibn Mansur was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, Syria. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments.
In the 16th century, Albara al-Husayni was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Cairo, Egypt. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his influential writings on various legal and religious matters.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Albara, highlighting its Arabic origins and its presence in various fields, including literature, art, spirituality, science, and scholarship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Albara over time
The chart below shows babies named Albara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Albara, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Albara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Albara 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 | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Albara
- 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
Albara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Albara in the UK right now?
In 2010, Albara was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Albara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Albara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Albara?
A feminine Arabic name derived from the word "baraa", meaning excellence or innocence.
How many people are called Albara in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Albara across the 2 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.