Saabir
One who exercises patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the first name Saabir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saabir today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saabir births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saabir. 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 Saabir with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
159
~ 1 in 2,155,688 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,808
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Saabir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saabir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 67 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saabir 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 Saabir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Saabirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Saabir
The name Saabir has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sabr," which means patience, perseverance, or endurance. The name carries a strong connotation of steadfastness and resilience.
In the context of Islamic tradition, the concept of "sabr" holds significant importance. It is one of the virtues highly valued in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name Saabir is believed to have been used by some early Muslims who embraced the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and embodied the quality of patience.
The earliest recorded use of the name Saabir can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the formative years of Islamic civilization. While it is not mentioned in the Quran or other sacred texts, the name gained popularity among Muslim communities due to its positive meaning and association with the Islamic principles of perseverance and steadfastness.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Saabir was Saabir ibn Abi Sulaim, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his unwavering commitment to the Islamic faith and his role in the early Muslim community.
Another historical figure with the name Saabir was Saabir al-Asadi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was celebrated for his eloquent poetry and his contributions to Arabic literature during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In the 12th century CE, Saabir al-Thaalibi was a prominent Muslim scholar and author from modern-day Iran. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including literature, history, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on Islamic intellectual traditions.
During the 13th century CE, Saabir ibn Haytham al-Muqri was a renowned Quranic reciter and scholar from Mecca. He was highly respected for his expertise in the recitation and preservation of the Quran, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars and students.
In the 14th century CE, Saabir al-Dimashqi was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. His spiritual writings and poetry were widely read and appreciated, contributing to the rich traditions of Sufism within the Islamic world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Saabir. The name continues to be used in various parts of the Arab and Muslim world, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.
People
Saabir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saabir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saabir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saabir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 159 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saabir 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 2,155,688 US residents.
Is Saabir a common name?
We classify Saabir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 160 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saabir most popular?
The single biggest year for Saabir was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saabir is about 10 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 Saabir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saabir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saabir 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 Saabir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saabir 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 Saabir 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 Saabir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.