UK boy's name
Sabri
An Arabic masculine name meaning "patient" or "persevering".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sabri is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sabri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 7 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Sabri. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sabri ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 7 boys were registered as Sabri.
- • Sabri ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sabri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
7 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Sabri mean?
The name Sabri originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabr," which means "patience" or "perseverance." The name was likely first used in the 7th century during the spread of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabri can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He mentioned a prominent figure named Sabri al-Tarsusi, who was a renowned teacher and jurist from the city of Tarsus (modern-day Turkey).
In the 12th century, there was a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Sabri Termizi, who hailed from the city of Termez (present-day Uzbekistan). His works, which focused on the spiritual aspects of Islam, were highly influential in the region and helped popularize the name.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name Sabri was widely used. One notable figure was Sabri Pasha (1828-1890), an influential statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire.
In the 19th century, a prominent scholar and writer named Sabri Efendi (1817-1888) was born in Istanbul. He was renowned for his contributions to Ottoman literature and his works on grammar and lexicography.
Another significant figure in history who bore the name Sabri was Sabri Tabrizi (1892-1984), an Iranian painter and calligrapher. He was widely regarded as one of the masters of the modern Iranian art movement and his works are displayed in prestigious museums around the world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Sabri. The name has maintained its popularity in various regions, particularly in the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, where it continues to be associated with patience, perseverance, and a deep connection to the Islamic faith and cultural traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sabri over time
The chart below shows babies named Sabri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sabri, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sabri 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 | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3758 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3134 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2642 | 7 | 2 |
Geography
Where Sabri is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sabri. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sabri ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #648 in 2011.
Across the UK
Sabri in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#648 in 2011
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Sabri
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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
Sabri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sabri in the UK right now?
In 2020, Sabri was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sabri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 7 babies registered as Sabri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sabri?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "patient" or "persevering".
How many people are called Sabri in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Sabri across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Sabri most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sabri ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #648 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.