UK boy's name
Kabeer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "great" or "supreme".
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.
Kabeer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kabeer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.
This profile covers 111 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 110 living people in the UK are called Kabeer. 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
- • Kabeer ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 boys were registered as Kabeer.
- • About 110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kabeer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
9 births
Estimated living
110
2026
Meaning
What does Kabeer mean?
The name Kabeer has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the Arabic word "kabir," which means "great" or "large." It is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle Eastern region.
The name Kabeer is found in various historical texts and religious scriptures, including the Quran, where it is used as one of the attributes of God, referring to His greatness and majesty. The name is also mentioned in some Sufi poetry and literature, where it is often used as a term of respect and reverence.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kabeer can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. Rumi frequently used the term "Kabeer" in his poetry to refer to the divine or the ultimate reality.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kabeer. One of the most famous was Kabir, a 15th-century Indian mystic and poet who is revered by both Hindus and Muslims. His teachings emphasized the unity of all religions and the importance of inner spiritual experience over outward rituals.
Another prominent figure was Kabeer Sahib, an 18th-century Sufi saint from the Indian subcontinent, who is remembered for his spiritual teachings and the establishment of the Kabeer Panth, a religious movement that followed his teachings.
In the 19th century, Kabeer Saheb was a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from Hyderabad, India, who made significant contributions to the Urdu literary tradition.
Moving to more recent times, Kabeer Bedi is an Indian actor and author, born in 1946, who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and international productions.
Finally, Kabeer Kaushik is a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter, born in 1981, known for his work in Hindi cinema.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Kabeer throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kabeer over time
The chart below shows babies named Kabeer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Kabeer, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kabeer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kabeer 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 | #3791 | 23 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3164 | 47 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3180 | 34 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2681 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kabeer
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kabeer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kabeer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kabeer was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kabeer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Kabeer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kabeer?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "great" or "supreme".
How many people are called Kabeer in the UK?
A total of 111 babies have been registered as Kabeer across the 22 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.