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UK boy's name

Saabir

One who exercises patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Saabir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saabir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 10 births.

This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2001 to 2023. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Saabir. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Saabir ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 10 boys were registered as Saabir.
  • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saabir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2020

10 births

Estimated living

67

2026

Meaning

What does Saabir mean?

The name Saabir has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sabr," which means patience, perseverance, or endurance. The name carries a strong connotation of steadfastness and resilience.

In the context of Islamic tradition, the concept of "sabr" holds significant importance. It is one of the virtues highly valued in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name Saabir is believed to have been used by some early Muslims who embraced the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and embodied the quality of patience.

The earliest recorded use of the name Saabir can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the formative years of Islamic civilization. While it is not mentioned in the Quran or other sacred texts, the name gained popularity among Muslim communities due to its positive meaning and association with the Islamic principles of perseverance and steadfastness.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Saabir was Saabir ibn Abi Sulaim, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his unwavering commitment to the Islamic faith and his role in the early Muslim community.

Another historical figure with the name Saabir was Saabir al-Asadi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was celebrated for his eloquent poetry and his contributions to Arabic literature during the Abbasid Caliphate.

In the 12th century CE, Saabir al-Thaalibi was a prominent Muslim scholar and author from modern-day Iran. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including literature, history, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on Islamic intellectual traditions.

During the 13th century CE, Saabir ibn Haytham al-Muqri was a renowned Quranic reciter and scholar from Mecca. He was highly respected for his expertise in the recitation and preservation of the Quran, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars and students.

In the 14th century CE, Saabir al-Dimashqi was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. His spiritual writings and poetry were widely read and appreciated, contributing to the rich traditions of Sufism within the Islamic world.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Saabir. The name continues to be used in various parts of the Arab and Muslim world, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Saabir over time

The chart below shows babies named Saabir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Saabir, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Saabir
035810200120122023

Decades

Saabir by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saabir 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 #3605 22 4
2010s #4072 16 4
2000s #2738 29 6

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FAQ

Saabir: questions and answers

How popular is the name Saabir in the UK right now?

In 2023, Saabir was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Saabir most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 10 babies registered as Saabir in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Saabir?

One who exercises patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

How many people are called Saabir in the UK?

A total of 67 babies have been registered as Saabir across the 14 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.