Akbar Boy
Origin(s)
Arabic; Persian; Urdu
Meaning
Great; powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
Akbar is a name of Arabic origin, commonly associated with the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, who ruled India from 1556 to 1605. He is known for his contributions to the arts, culture, and administration, promoting religious tolerance and cultural integration. The name has been widely used in various cultures influenced by Islamic history.
Trend Summary
The name Akbar has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by cultural and historical contexts.
Similar Names
Amir, Zafar, Jamal, Farid, Bilal, Khalil, Ibrahim, Salim
Variants
- Akbar
- Akbarzadeh
International Variants
- Akbar (Persian)
- Akbar (Urdu)
Famous people named Akbar
Akbar the Great was a Mughal Emperor known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
Akbar Khan was a prominent Afghan military leader during the First Anglo-Afghan War.
Fictional characters named Akbar
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akbar was first seen in the United States in 1960. Akbar has ranked as high as #1057 nationally which occurred in 1975 and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Akbar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akbar (1976)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 16 |