Jabril Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-BREEL //dʒəˈbril//

Origin: Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning: Arabic: 'to be strong'; Hebrew: 'God is my strength'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jabril is derived from the Arabic name Jibrīl (جبريل), which is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Gabriel (גַּבְרִיאֵל). The etymology of Gabriel can be traced back to the Hebrew roots "gever," meaning "man" or "strong," and "El," meaning "God," thus translating to "God is my strength." The name Jibrīl entered the Arabic lexicon through Islamic tradition, where Jibrīl is recognized as the archangel who delivered revelations to the Prophet Muhammad, making the name significant in Islamic theology.

The transition from Hebrew to Arabic occurred during the early centuries of the Common Era, as the two languages share Semitic roots and cultural exchanges, particularly during the rise of Islam in the 7th century. Historically, the figure of Gabriel appears in various religious texts, including the Hebrew Bible, where he serves as a messenger of God, and in the Christian New Testament, where he announces the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus to Zechariah and Mary, respectively.

The name Gabriel has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history, including Saint Gabriel, one of the archangels recognized in Christianity. The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in significant religious texts, such as the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to disseminate biblical names across English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Jabril carries connotations of strength and divine support, reflecting its roots in both Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Islamic culture, Jibrīl is often associated with knowledge and guidance, symbolizing the importance of divine communication.

This association has contributed to the name's enduring significance in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities. The name may also have diminutive forms, such as Jibri, which are used affectionately in some contexts, though the primary form remains Jabril.

Famous people named Jabril

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Jabril Peppers is a professional American football player best known for playing safety for the New York Giants and being a standout at the University of Michigan.

Jabril Muhammad is a notable figure in the field of computer science best known for his contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jabril, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jabril was first seen in the United States in 1979.

Jabril has ranked as high as #3411 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Jabril has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jabril is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jabril was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jabril.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 23 23
2024 34 34
2023 43 43
2022 38 38
2021 40 40
2020 47 47
2019 56 56
2018 59 59
2017 49 49
2016 43 43
2015 45 45
2014 34 34
2013 30 30
2012 38 38
2011 43 43
2010 38 38
2009 48 48
2008 43 43
2007 42 42
2006 47 47
2005 43 43
2004 54 54
2003 45 45
2002 45 45
2001 47 47
2000 41 41
1999 45 45
1998 50 50
1997 41 41
1996 60 60
1995 38 38
1994 47 47
1993 66 66
1992 48 48
1991 44 44
1990 34 34
1989 18 18
1988 17 17
1987 16 16
1986 16 16
1985 10 10
1984 5 5
1979 5 5

Top States for Jabril (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MD 5
50%
PA 5
50%