Kabir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kabir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kabir?
Kabir is spelled K-A-B-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Kabir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kabir means “great” or “magnificent” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Kabir is an Arabic masculine name that is also widely used in South Asia, including in Muslim communities.
- Pronunciation
- kah-BEER · 2 syllables
Kabir Popularity in 2025
Rank#999
Recorded Births227
- Boys usage fell 59 places to #999 and recorded 18 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kabir Mean?
Kabir means “great” or “magnificent” in Arabic.
Origin: Kabir is an Arabic masculine name that is also widely used in South Asia, including in Muslim communities. The name is additionally associated with the influential Indian poet and mystic Kabir.
How Do You Pronounce Kabir?
Pronunciationkah-BEER
Syllables2
Kabir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 227 | #999 |
| 2024 | Boys | 245 | #940 |
| 2023 | Boys | 214 | #1,019 |
| 2022 | Boys | 232 | #974 |
| 2021 | Boys | 284 | #837 |
| 2020 | Boys | 262 | #863 |
| 2019 | Boys | 248 | #885 |
| 2018 | Boys | 207 | #998 |
| 2017 | Boys | 166 | #1,141 |
| 2016 | Boys | 179 | #1,096 |
| 2015 | Boys | 163 | #1,152 |
| 2014 | Boys | 125 | #1,362 |
| 2013 | Boys | 75 | #1,878 |
| 2012 | Boys | 91 | #1,676 |
| 2011 | Boys | 59 | #2,203 |
| 2010 | Boys | 60 | #2,187 |
| 2009 | Boys | 69 | #2,010 |
| 2008 | Boys | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | Boys | 46 | #2,643 |
| 2006 | Boys | 50 | #2,449 |
| 2005 | Boys | 51 | #2,297 |
| 2004 | Boys | 47 | #2,376 |
| 2003 | Boys | 37 | #2,674 |
| 2002 | Boys | 37 | #2,603 |
When Was Kabir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
284 recorded births
National rank #837
2020 · Boys
262 recorded births
National rank #863
2019 · Boys
248 recorded births
National rank #885
2024 · Boys
245 recorded births
National rank #940
Where Kabir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #396 | 20 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| CA | #558 | 54 |
| NY | #583 | 26 |
| IL | #606 | 15 |
| MA | #690 | 6 |
| VA | #798 | 8 |
| TX | #1,094 | 20 |