Kabir Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-BEER / /kəˈbɪr/Arabic; Sanskrit
Meaning
Arabic: 'great'; Sanskrit: 'the powerful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kabir is a name of significant cultural importance in both Arabic and Indian contexts. In Arabic, it is often associated with greatness and majesty. In India, Kabir is also a revered poet-saint from the 15th century, known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the Bhakti movement. The name is commonly used in various communities across South Asia.
Trend Summary
Kabir has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kabir
- Kabeer
International Variants
- Kabeer (Arabic)
- Kabir (Hindi)
Famous people named Kabir
Kabir Bedi is an Indian actor known for his work in Indian cinema and international films.
Kabir Khan is an Indian filmmaker recognized for directing popular Bollywood movies.
Kabir Suman is an Indian singer-songwriter and musician known for his contributions to Bengali music.
Kabir Singh is a fictional character from the Bollywood film of the same name, which became a major box office success.
Fictional characters named Kabir
Kabir is a character in the Indian television series 'Kabir Singh', known for his tumultuous love story.
Kabir is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Chuck & Friends', where he is portrayed as a friendly truck.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kabir was first seen in the United States in 1976. Kabir has ranked as high as #1079 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kabir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kabir (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 65 | |
| TX | 27 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| WA | 14 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| VA | 10 | |
| MA | 10 | |
| MD | 10 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2017 | 166 |
| 2018 | 207 |
| 2019 | 248 |
| 2020 | 262 |
| 2021 | 284 |
| 2022 | 232 |
| 2023 | 214 |
| 2024 | 245 |