Jaabir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who repairs" or "healer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaabir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaabir today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaabir births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaabir. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaabir with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaabir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,774
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaabir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaabir 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 Jaabir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaabir
The name Jaabir has its origins in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "jabr," which means "to compensate" or "to rectify." The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jaabir can be found in the Hadith, which are the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. In the Hadith, there is mention of a companion of the Prophet named Jaabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, who lived during the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jaabir. One of the most famous was Jaabir ibn Hayyan, an 8th-century Persian chemist and alchemist, often referred to as the "father of chemistry." He is credited with several influential works on chemistry and alchemy, including the "Book of the Composition of Alchemy."
Another prominent figure was Jaabir ibn Abd al-Malik, an 8th-century Umayyad prince and governor of various provinces in the Umayyad Caliphate. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Umayyad Empire during his time.
In the 12th century, there was Jaabir ibn Aflah, a renowned Spanish-Arab astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is best known for his work on the development of the Alfonsine Tables, which were astronomical tables used for predicting the movements of celestial bodies.
In the 13th century, Jaabir al-Muqri was a prominent Syrian scholar and poet. He is known for his works on Arabic grammar and literature, as well as his poetry, which was highly regarded during his time.
Another notable figure was Jaabir al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Andalusian astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is particularly known for his work on the development of the astrolabe, an important instrument used for observing celestial bodies and navigation.
These are just a few examples of the many influential individuals throughout history who bore the name Jaabir. The name has a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Arab and Islamic world, and has been carried by scholars, scientists, and leaders across various fields and eras.
People
Jaabir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaabir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jaabir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaabir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaabir 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaabir a common name?
We classify Jaabir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaabir most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaabir was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaabir is about 20 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 Jaabir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaabir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaabir 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 Jaabir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaabir 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 Jaabir 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 many Americans are named Jaabir?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Jaabir at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.