Mubarak
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed", "fortunate", or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 540 living Americans carry the first name Mubarak. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mubarak today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mubarak births was 2019 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mubarak. 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
540
~ 1 in 634,730 Americans
Peak year
2019
33 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,026
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Mubarak: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mubarak from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 245 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mubarak remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mubarak 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 Mubarak during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mubaraks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Mubarak, while Ohio, New York, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mubarak
The name Mubarak is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "mubarak" meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." It has been a popular name across the Islamic world for centuries.
The name finds its roots in the Quranic verse "Taqabbalallahu minnaa wa minkum taqabbala mubaarakan" which translates to "May Allah accept from us and from you every good deed as pure and blessed." This verse is often recited during Islamic festivals and celebrations, contributing to the name's positive connotations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mubarak can be found in the 9th century, when Mubarak al-Kindi, a prominent Arab mathematician and philosopher, lived in Kufa, modern-day Iraq. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is considered one of the earliest pioneers of the scientific method.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Mubarak was Mubarak Shah, a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. He reigned from 1316 to 1320 and is remembered for his efforts in promoting education and culture during his reign.
In the 16th century, Mubarak Khan was a prominent military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in expanding the empire's territories and consolidating Mughal rule in various regions.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Mubarak al-Sabah was the Emir of Kuwait from 1896 to 1915. He is credited with laying the foundations for modern Kuwait and overseeing the country's transition from a small desert settlement to a prosperous and influential Gulf state.
Another famous bearer of the name Mubarak was Hosni Mubarak, the former President of Egypt. He ruled the country from 1981 to 2011, overseeing a period of relative stability and economic growth, but also facing criticism for his authoritarian rule and human rights violations.
Throughout history, the name Mubarak has been associated with blessings, good fortune, and prosperity, reflecting the positive connotations of its Arabic origin. Its enduring popularity across the Islamic world is a testament to the cultural and religious significance it holds.
People
Mubarak + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mubarak as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mubarak: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mubarak?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 540 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mubarak 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 634,730 US residents.
Is Mubarak a common name?
We classify Mubarak as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 546 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mubarak most popular?
The single biggest year for Mubarak was 2019, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mubarak is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mubarak a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mubarak 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.