Greatest or most powerful
Derived from the Arabic root 'k-b-r', it is the elative form of 'kabir', meaning great. It is one of the attributes of Allah in Islam, often heard in the phrase 'Allahu Akbar'. Historically, it is most famously associated with the 16th-century Mughal Emperor who expanded the empire across the Indian subcontinent.
About 13 boys were named Akbar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third Mughal Emperor of India known for religious tolerance
Television host and former NFL player
Former CEO of Qatar Airways and tourism official
