UK boy's name
Djibril
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Almighty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Djibril is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Djibril popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2005 to 2022. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Djibril. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Djibril ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Djibril.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Djibril as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Djibril mean?
The name Djibril is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Semitic language family. It is derived from the Arabic word "Jibril," which means "the powerful one" or "the mighty one." This name is closely associated with the archangel Gabriel, who is revered in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism as a messenger of God.
The name Djibril has a long history and is mentioned in various religious texts and historical records. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, Jibril (the Arabic spelling) is mentioned as the angel who delivered the revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. He is also referred to as the "Holy Spirit" in the Quran.
In the Bible, Gabriel is the angel who announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. He is also mentioned in the Book of Daniel, where he explains visions and prophecies to the prophet.
The earliest recorded use of the name Djibril dates back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of Arabic culture and language. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Djibril ibn Bakhtishu, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Djibril or variations of the name. One of the most famous was Djibril ibn al-Ayyubi, also known as Djebelé or Djébélé, who was a Mamluk sultan of Egypt and Syria in the 13th century AD.
Another prominent figure was Djibril al-Nuri, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and mystic from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to Sufism and his teachings on spiritual enlightenment.
In the field of literature, Djibril Tamsir Niane was a Guinean writer and historian who lived from 1932 to 2021. He is best known for his epic novel "Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali," which recounts the legendary life of the founder of the Mali Empire.
Djibril Cissé, born in 1981, is a former French professional football player who represented his country in several international tournaments, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Djibril Sidibé, born in 1992, is a French professional football player who currently plays as a defender for AJ Auxerre and the French national team.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Djibril over time
The chart below shows babies named Djibril registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Djibril, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Djibril by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Djibril 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4443 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3513 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Djibril
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Djibril: questions and answers
How popular is the name Djibril in the UK right now?
In 2022, Djibril was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Djibril most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Djibril in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Djibril?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Almighty".
How many people are called Djibril in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Djibril across the 10 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.