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Aboubakar

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Pronounced ah-boo-BAH-kar /ˌɑː.buːˈbɑː.kɑːr/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name traditionally read as 'father of the young camel.' Abu Bakr was the first caliph and closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Aboubakar is a form of Abu Bakr (said 'ah-boo-BAH-kar'). Noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA West African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name traditionally read as 'father of the young camel.' Abu Bakr was the first caliph and closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#10825 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119982023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aboubakar is a West African spelling of Abu Bakr, 'father of the young camel,' borne by the first caliph and companion of the Prophet. A dignified, historically weighty name, noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-boo-BAH-kar').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in West African and Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and historic.

Did you know? Aboubakar is a West African form of Abu Bakr — the first caliph and closest companion of the Prophet Muhammad — an Arabic name read as 'father of the young camel,' noted respectfully (said 'ah-boo-BAH-kar').
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References — Aboubakar — Abu Bakr; Arabic; first caliph; West African spelling

Variations

AbubakarAbu BakrAboubacar

Nicknames

AbouBakar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aboubakar mean?

Aboubakar is a West African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name read as 'father of the young camel,' borne by the first caliph and companion of the Prophet. Noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Aboubakar?

It's said ah-boo-BAH-kar /ˌɑː.buːˈbɑː.kɑːr/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aboubakar a boy or girl name?

Aboubakar is a boy's name.

How popular is Aboubakar?

Aboubakar is a rare name in the U.S.

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