UK boy's name
Jabbar
A masculine Arabic name signifying "powerful" or "compeller".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jabbar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jabbar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 15 living people in the UK are called Jabbar. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jabbar ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 boys were registered as Jabbar.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jabbar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Jabbar mean?
The given name Jabbar has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Semitic root word "jabr" which means "powerful" or "mighty". The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE and the early Islamic period.
Jabbar is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, referring to God as the "Compeller" or the "Restorer". It signifies the greatness, power, and majesty of the Divine. This association with the divine attributes has contributed to the widespread use of the name across the Arab world and among Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabbar can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as an attribute of Allah. The name also appears in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and early Islamic texts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jabbar. One of the earliest was Jabbar ibn Hayyan (737-815 CE), a prominent Muslim theologian and philosopher from Basra, known for his contributions to the Mu'tazili school of thought.
Another prominent figure was Al-Qadi al-Jabbar (935-1025 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar, judge, and theologian from Rayy (modern-day Iran). He was a leading figure in the Mu'tazili movement and wrote extensively on topics such as theology, jurisprudence, and philosophy.
In the 13th century, Jabbar ibn Hayyan al-Saffar (1216-1288 CE) was a notable Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the study of algebra and worked on improving astronomical instruments.
During the Mughal Empire in India, Mirza Muhammad Jabbar Asaf Khan (1639-1644 CE) was a prominent noble and military commander who served under Shah Jahan. He played a crucial role in the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.
In more recent times, Jabbar Panti (1901-1986) was an Indian poet, writer, and freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh. He made significant contributions to Urdu literature and was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Jabbar throughout history, reflecting its longstanding cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jabbar over time
The chart below shows babies named Jabbar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jabbar, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabbar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jabbar 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3830 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2357 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jabbar
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jabbar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jabbar in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jabbar was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jabbar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Jabbar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jabbar?
A masculine Arabic name signifying "powerful" or "compeller".
How many people are called Jabbar in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Jabbar across the 4 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.