Abubakr
About Abubakr
Abubakr is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant transliteration of Abu Bakr. The name carries profound historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition, as Abu Bakr was the first caliph and closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name literally means 'father of the camel foal' in Arabic, though its cultural importance far outweighs this literal translation. Abubakr is popular in Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. The name symbolizes wisdom, loyalty, and steadfast faith, qualities associated with the historical figure. Various spelling variations exist due to transliteration differences from Arabic script to Latin alphabet. Parents choosing this name often do so to honor religious heritage and to inspire values of integrity, leadership, and devotion.
Pronounced ah-boo-BAH-ker.
As of October 2026, Abubakr ranked #1992 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1949 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,616 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2015 | #3,368 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | #3,358 | 33 | 17.4 |
| 2017 | #3,248 | 35 | 18.9 |
| 2018 | #2,707 | 45 | 24.8 |
| 2019 | #2,582 | 50 | 27.9 |
| 2020 | #2,759 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | #2,917 | 42 | 24 |
| 2022 | #2,467 | 56 | 32.1 |
| 2023 | #2,187 | 65 | 38 |
| 2024 | #1,949 | 80 | 46.4 |
| 2025 | #1,992 | 76 | 44.5 |