Abdulkabir
Servant of the All-Powerful; Arabic masculine name of praise.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Abdulkabir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdulkabir today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdulkabir births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdulkabir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdulkabir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,320
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Abdulkabir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulkabir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abdulkabir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdulkabir
The name Abdulkabir has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a compound name formed by combining the Arabic words 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Kabir' meaning 'great' or 'mighty'. The name can be translated to mean 'servant of the Great One', referring to Allah or God in the Islamic faith.
The name Abdulkabir is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD. It gained popularity among Muslims as a way to express devotion and submission to God. The name is mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records, indicating its widespread use throughout various regions of the Islamic world.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulkabir can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD. He referred to an individual named Abdulkabir in one of his works, suggesting the name's usage during that period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Abdulkabir. One of the most well-known is Abdulkabir Al-Khatib, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and historian from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the study of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
Another prominent figure was Abdulkabir Al-Suyuti, an Egyptian scholar and prolific writer who lived from 1445 to 1505 AD. He authored numerous works on various subjects, including Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, and Arabic grammar.
In the field of literature, Abdulkabir Al-Baghdadi (1077-1150 AD) was a renowned poet and writer from Baghdad. His poetic works were widely appreciated and celebrated during his lifetime and beyond.
In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Abdulkabir Al-Jili (1365-1424 AD) was a prominent Sufi scholar and author, known for his influential writings on the concept of the Perfect Man (Al-Insān Al-Kāmil) in Sufism.
Lastly, Abdulkabir Khân (1605-1677 AD) was a notable figure in Mughal India, serving as the governor of several provinces under the rule of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.
People
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FAQ
Abdulkabir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdulkabir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdulkabir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Abdulkabir a common name?
We classify Abdulkabir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdulkabir most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdulkabir was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdulkabir is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abdulkabir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdulkabir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdulkabir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abdulkabir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdulkabir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abdulkabir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Abdulkabir?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Abdulkabir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.