UK boy's name
Sabbir
An Arabic name meaning patient or steadfast.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sabbir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sabbir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Sabbir. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sabbir ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 boys were registered as Sabbir.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sabbir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Sabbir mean?
The name Sabbir is derived from the Arabic word "sabr" which means patience or perseverance. It has its roots in Islamic culture and is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records. It is believed that the name was first popularized by Muslim scholars and religious figures who embodied the virtues of patience and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sabbir was a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Sabbir al-Andalusi, who lived in the 9th century AD in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
Another notable figure was Sabbir ibn Bakkar, a 12th-century Arab traveler and explorer who journeyed extensively across North Africa and the Middle East, documenting his experiences in his famous travelogue, "Al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik" (The Pathways and the Kingdoms).
In the 13th century, Sabbir al-Din al-Jazari, a renowned Arab engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. He is best known for his innovative water-raising machines and automata, which were considered groundbreaking for their time.
During the 16th century, Sabbir Ali, an Ottoman poet and scholar, gained recognition for his literary works and his expertise in Islamic theology. His poetry was widely celebrated and has been preserved in various anthologies.
Sabbir Khan was a 17th-century Mughal general and military strategist who served under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb in the Indian subcontinent. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his tactical prowess and leadership abilities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Sabbir, which has been carried across different cultures and regions, reflecting the virtues of patience, perseverance, and resilience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sabbir over time
The chart below shows babies named Sabbir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sabbir, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabbir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sabbir 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 | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3553 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2238 | 19 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sabbir
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- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sabbir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sabbir in the UK right now?
In 2011, Sabbir was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sabbir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Sabbir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sabbir?
An Arabic name meaning patient or steadfast.
How many people are called Sabbir in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Sabbir 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.