Kabir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kabir means 'great' or 'powerful'.
Meaning of the Name Kabir
Kabir is a name of Arabic origin that means 'great' or 'powerful'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'kabir', which means 'big' or 'large'. Kabir is also the name of a famous 15th-century mystic poet and philosopher from India. It is considered a unisex name and is popular among both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Kabir
The popularity for the name Kabir peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 284 births, which ranked number 1,766 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Kabir had the most male births in 2021 with 284, which ranked number 834 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Kabir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 91 births to 231 births, an increase of 153.85%. Among males, Kabir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 91 births to 231 births, an increase of 153.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kabir
- 20 Year Trend of Kabir: 524.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Kabir: 153.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kabir: 153.85%
Popularity of Kabir by State
For males, Kabir was most popular in Western states with 79 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 63 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kabir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 63 | 505 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 21 | 376 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 17 | 1199 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 12 | 584 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 16 | 446 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kabir
- Total Births of Kabir: 254 (9.76%)
- Male Births of Kabir: 254 (9.76%)
Given the upward trend of Kabir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.76% increase in total births, for a total of 254 births in 2024. Male births for Kabir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 254 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.76%.