UK boy's name
Jabir
An Arabic name meaning "one who repairs or mends".
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.
Jabir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jabir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 14 births.
This profile covers 225 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 223 living people in the UK are called Jabir. 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
- • Jabir ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 14 boys were registered as Jabir.
- • About 223 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jabir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2009
14 births
Estimated living
223
2026
Meaning
What does Jabir mean?
The name Jabir has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "jabara," which means "to restore" or "to repair." It is believed to have first emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jabir can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records. One of the most notable individuals to bear this name was Jabir ibn Hayyan, a renowned polymath who lived between 721-815 CE. He is considered the father of chemistry and made significant contributions to alchemy, physics, and philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Jabir ibn Abd Allah al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected scholar of hadith (sayings of the Prophet). He lived during the 7th century CE and played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting Islamic teachings.
In the realm of literature, Jabir ibn Hayyan al-Battani, a 9th-century Muslim astronomer and mathematician, is renowned for his works on the motion of the planets and the calculation of trigonometric tables.
During the medieval period, the name Jabir was also associated with Jabir ibn Aflah, a 12th-century Andalusian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry.
Another notable figure was Jabir Al-Hazami, a 10th-century poet and author from present-day Iran, who was renowned for his works on ethics and morality.
Throughout history, the name Jabir has been carried by individuals from various fields, including science, religion, literature, and philosophy. While its origins lie in the Arabic language, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people across the globe, reflecting its rich heritage and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jabir over time
The chart below shows babies named Jabir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Jabir, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jabir 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 | #2483 | 46 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2541 | 81 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1774 | 85 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1870 | 13 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jabir
- 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
Jabir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jabir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jabir was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Jabir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 14 babies registered as Jabir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jabir?
An Arabic name meaning "one who repairs or mends".
How many people are called Jabir in the UK?
A total of 225 babies have been registered as Jabir across the 26 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.