Jabar
A masculine Arabic name meaning "strength" or "mighty one."
Name Census estimates that about 426 living Americans carry the first name Jabar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabar today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabar births was 1977 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabar. 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.
People living today
426
~ 1 in 804,588 Americans
Peak year
1977
21 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,377
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Jabar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jabar from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabar 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 Jabar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jabars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabar
The name Jabar is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "jabbar," meaning "powerful" or "mighty." This name is thought to have emerged during the early Islamic period, which began in the 7th century.
The name Jabar is closely associated with the Islamic faith, as it is found in various religious texts and scriptures. In the Quran, the word "jabbar" is often used to refer to Allah, emphasizing His greatness and omnipotence. Additionally, some scholars suggest that the name may be related to the Arabic word "jabal," meaning "mountain," symbolizing strength and steadfastness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabar can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These scholars often mentioned individuals bearing this name, indicating its use during the early centuries of Islam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jabar. One such individual was Jabar ibn Hayyan (c. 776-815), a prominent Arab mathematician and chemist who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and the study of chemical processes.
Another famous bearer of the name was Jabar al-Andalusi (1165-1217), a renowned Andalusian poet and philosopher from medieval Spain. His poetry and philosophical works were highly influential during the golden age of Islamic culture in Iberia.
In the 14th century, Jabar al-Hamadhani (1292-1349) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic known for his spiritual verses and his involvement in the Sufi tradition. His poetic works have been widely studied and appreciated throughout the Persian-speaking world.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jabar Pasha (1535-1586) was a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking minister in the Ottoman government, from 1583 to 1586.
In more recent times, Jabar Yassin (1908-1982) was an influential Iraqi poet and journalist whose works played a significant role in the modern Arabic literary renaissance. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the development of contemporary Arabic poetry.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jabar has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, reflecting its longstanding presence and cultural significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
People
Jabar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jabar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 426 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabar 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 804,588 US residents.
Is Jabar a common name?
We classify Jabar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 444 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabar was 1977, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabar is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jabar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabar 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.
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.