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Abubakar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-oob-AK-ar /æb.ub.ˈæk.ær/Medium

Meaning: Father ofMedium

In 30 seconds: Abubakar is a Hausa form of an Arabic name, carrying the sense 'father of.'
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Origin MediumHausa, Fula
MeaningFather of
U.S. rank (2024)#2627 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 921

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719772024

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

Abubakar is used in Hausa as a form of the well-known Arabic name Abu Bakr, where the abu- element means 'father of.' It is common across West Africa and the wider Muslim world.

Spellings shift by region, from Abu Bakr to Ebubekir in Turkish usage and Abakar elsewhere. Bearers include Russian mixed martial artist Abubakar Nurmagomedov.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Abubakar is 'father of', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Abubakar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AbubakerAbu BakrAbakarEbu BekirEbubekir

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Abubakar Nurmagomedov (1989–present)
    Russian mixed martial artist, former UFC fighter.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abubakar mean?

Abubakar is usually explained as meaning 'father of' and is most often linked with Hausa tradition.

How do you pronounce Abubakar?

It's commonly said ab-oob-AK-ar /æb.ub.ˈæk.ær/.

Is Abubakar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Abubakar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Abubakar?

In 2024, Abubakar ranked #2627 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.

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