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UK boy's name

Saboor

A feminine Arabic name denoting patience, forbearance, and steadfastness.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Saboor is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saboor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2013. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Saboor. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Saboor ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Saboor.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saboor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4685

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2003

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Saboor mean?

The name Saboor traces its roots back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabr," which means patience, perseverance, and steadfastness. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Saboor can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "sabr" is mentioned numerous times, emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

The earliest known individual with the name Saboor was Saboor ibn Bahram, a Persian prince who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his bravery and his steadfast loyalty to the Sassanid Empire.

Another notable figure in history with the name Saboor was Saboor al-Tarsusi, a 9th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry and is remembered for his work on the construction of astrolabes.

In the 11th century, Saboor al-Haddad was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from modern-day Iran. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his eloquent poetry.

During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria (1250-1517 AD), Saboor al-Mansouri was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in defending the Sultanate against Crusader invasions and is celebrated for his strategic prowess.

In more recent times, Saboor Ahmad Malik (1916-1986) was a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United Nations.

Throughout history, the name Saboor has been associated with individuals who embodied the virtues of patience, perseverance, and resilience in the face of challenges. Its Arabic roots and Islamic heritage have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Saboor over time

The chart below shows babies named Saboor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Saboor, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Saboor
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Decades

Saboor by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saboor 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 #4685 3 1
2000s #3692 7 2

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FAQ

Saboor: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Saboor was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Saboor most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Saboor in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Saboor?

A feminine Arabic name denoting patience, forbearance, and steadfastness.

How many people are called Saboor in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Saboor across the 3 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.