Abbas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Abbas means "lion" in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Abbas
Abbas is an Arabic name that means "lion". It is derived from the Arabic word "abbas", which means "stern" or "frowning". In Islamic tradition, Abbas is also the name of a respected figure who was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad. The name Abbas carries connotations of strength, courage, and leadership. It is a popular name in the Arab-speaking world.
Popularity of the Name Abbas
The popularity for the name Abbas peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 95 births, which ranked number 3,711 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Abbas had the most male births in 2018 with 95, which ranked number 1,668 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Abbas has increased sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 66 births, an increase of 29.41%. Among males, Abbas has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 51 births to 66 births, an increase of 29.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Abbas
- 20 Year Trend of Abbas: 88.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Abbas: 29.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Abbas: 29.41%
Popularity of Abbas by State
For males, Abbas was most popular in Midwestern states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Abbas. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 14 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Abbas
- Total Births of Abbas: 68 (2.61%)
- Male Births of Abbas: 68 (2.61%)
Given the upward trend of Abbas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.61% increase in total births, for a total of 68 births in 2024. Male births for Abbas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 68 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.61%.