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Kabir
BoyArabic, Hindi· “great”
- Meaning
- great
- Origin
- Arabic, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- kuh-BEER
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #999
- US babies 2025
- 227
- Best rank
- #839 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Kabir
Kabir is an Arabic and Hindi name that means “great”.
Kabir comes from the Arabic kabir, 'great', and in the form al-Kabir it is one of the names of God in Islamic tradition. The name is closely associated with Kabir, the fifteenth-century Indian mystic poet whose verses are honored by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike and remain widely quoted. That cross-cultural legacy gives the name a sense of wisdom and openness. Kabir is short, strong and easy to pronounce in English, and it is used by Indian families of several faiths. Kabeer is an alternate spelling.
Popularity over time
Kabir first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 2018. Its best national rank was #839 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 284 babies. In 2025, 227 babies were named Kabir, and it ranked #999 nationally. That is 39% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,317 in 1980, #2,706 in 2000, #2,198 in 2010, and #999 in 2025. Of the 3,601 US boys named Kabir since records began, 41% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,373 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Niklaus, Ameer, Alaric, Leif, and Zyon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kabir ranked highest in New Jersey, Washington, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #401 | 20 |
| Washington | #547 | 13 |
| California | #562 | 54 |
| New York | #594 | 26 |
| Illinois | #618 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Kabir is usually pronounced kuh-BEER, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Kabir
A few middle names that flow with Kabir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kabir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kabir mean?
Kabir is an Arabic and Hindi name that means “great”.
What is the origin of the name Kabir?
Kabir has Arabic and Hindi roots. Kabir comes from the Arabic kabir, 'great', and in the form al-Kabir it is one of the names of God in Islamic tradition.
Is Kabir a popular name?
Yes. Kabir ranked #999 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kabir a boy or girl name?
Kabir is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Kabir?
Kabir is usually pronounced kuh-BEER. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings