Father of the young camel
Derived from the Arabic elements 'abu', meaning father, and 'bakr', meaning a young camel. It is a name of great historical and religious significance in Islam, famously borne by the first caliph and close companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Abubakr isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,967 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first Rashidun Caliph and companion of Prophet Muhammad
Former leader of the militant group Boko Haram
The first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria
