UK boy's name
Mubarik
An Arabic male name meaning blessed, fortunate or auspicious.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mubarik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mubarik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3004, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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 52 living people in the UK are called Mubarik. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mubarik ranked #3004 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 boys were registered as Mubarik.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mubarik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3004
2015
Births in 2015
6
Latest year
Peak year
1998
6 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Mubarik mean?
The name Mubarik has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word "barakah," which means "blessing" or "divine grace." The name itself can be translated to mean "blessed," "fortunate," or "favored."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Mubarik carries a significant religious connotation. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used to describe those who are blessed by Allah (God). The name is often given to children as a symbol of hope and gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mubarik dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic expansions. It was a popular name among the early Muslim communities, and it spread across various regions as Islam expanded. Some notable historical figures with the name Mubarik include:
1. Mubarik Shah (1145-1195), a sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. 2. Mubarik al-Tawil (12th century), an Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. 3. Mubarik Shah II (1453-1501), a ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. 4. Mubarik Khan (16th century), a prominent military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in India. 5. Mubarik Ali Khan (1753-1793), a Nawab (ruler) of Bengal, who played a significant role in the politics of British India during the late 18th century.
The name Mubarik has also been used by various individuals throughout history, including scholars, poets, and religious figures. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to the cultural and religious significance it holds within the Arabic and Islamic traditions, symbolizing the blessings and favor bestowed upon those who bear this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mubarik over time
The chart below shows babies named Mubarik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mubarik, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mubarik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mubarik 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 | #4162 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2977 | 31 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2342 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Mubarik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mubarik in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mubarik was ranked #3004 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mubarik most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Mubarik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mubarik?
An Arabic male name meaning blessed, fortunate or auspicious.
How many people are called Mubarik in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Mubarik across the 12 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.