Abubakr Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Abubakr is an Arabic name meaning 'father of the young camel'. It has evolved from Abu Bakr and holds historical significance due to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the first Caliph in Islam. The name reflects traits of leadership and wisdom and has a positive perception in modern times, especially within Muslim cultures.
The name Abubakr is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abubakr has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abubakr' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12331st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6281st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2785th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Abubakr' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abubakr"
Pronunciation
/ˌɑːbuːˈbɑːkər/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Abubakr is derived from the Arabic words 'Abu' meaning 'father of' and 'Bakr' meaning 'young camel' or 'young man'.
Meaning
Father of the young camel
Language Evolution
Abu Bakr, Abubakr, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world due to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, the close companion of Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam, who lived in the 7th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Abu Bakr, Abubakr, Abu Bakar
Modern Popularity & Image
Abubakr is viewed positively in Muslim communities, often associated with leadership and wisdom due to its historical roots.
Famous People
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Abubakr Bashir, Abubakr Al-Baghdadi
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abubakr"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Abubakr"
"Abubakr" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12331st of 16616 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6281st of 24088 | 186 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2785th of 23106 | 534 |
Regional Popularity of "Abubakr" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
57.15% 2951st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.99% 2111th/3984 |
29.86% 1340th/4487 |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
42.19% 2648th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abubakr" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abubakr"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abubakr" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.