UK boy's name
Jubril
Originating from Arabic, it means "powerful through God.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jubril is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jubril popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 to 2018. 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 43 living people in the UK are called Jubril. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jubril ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 6 boys were registered as Jubril.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jubril as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Jubril mean?
The name Jubril has its origins in Arabic and is a variant spelling of the name Jibreel or Jibril, which is derived from the Semitic root words "jabr" and "il," meaning "servant" and "God," respectively. It is the Arabic name for the archangel Gabriel, who plays a significant role in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions as a messenger of God.
In Islamic tradition, Jubril is revered as the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. He is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, and his role as a divine messenger is emphasized. The name Jubril is often given to Muslim boys as a way of honoring the archangel and expressing devotion to faith.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jubril can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records dating back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islam. It is believed that the name gained popularity among Arabic-speaking communities during this time and spread across various regions as Islam expanded.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jubril. One of the earliest is Jubril ibn Bakhtishu, a prominent Christian physician and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE and served under the Abbasid Caliphate. Another notable bearer of the name was Jubril ibn Ayyub, a 12th-century Kurdish military commander who played a significant role in the Crusades.
In the 13th century, Jubril ibn Mahmud al-Qurashi was a celebrated Islamic scholar and poet from Egypt. His works on Arabic grammar and literature were widely influential during his time. A few centuries later, Jubril ibn Yahya al-Shurunbulali (1585-1659) was a prominent Egyptian jurist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
More recently, Jubril Martins-Kuye (1942-2021) was a Nigerian statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in the 1970s and 1980s, playing a crucial role in Nigeria's international relations and oil industry during that period.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jubril has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and regions, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in Islamic and Arabic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jubril over time
The chart below shows babies named Jubril registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jubril, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jubril by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jubril 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 | #3919 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3243 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jubril
- 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
Jubril: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jubril in the UK right now?
In 2018, Jubril was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jubril most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 6 babies registered as Jubril in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jubril?
Originating from Arabic, it means "powerful through God.".
How many people are called Jubril in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Jubril across the 11 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.