Akbar

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How to Pronounce Akbar

Pronounced AK-bar /ˈɑk.bɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic akbar, 'the greatest; greater; the great'Medium

In 30 seconds: The greatest: Akbar is Arabic for 'the greatest; the great'. Strong, regal, and warm (said 'AK-bar').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic akbar, 'the greatest; greater; the great'

U.S. rank (2024)#5654 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 584

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Akbar comes from Arabic akbar, 'the greatest; greater; the great' (Allahu Akbar, 'God is greatest'). Borne by Akbar the Great, the 16th-century Mughal emperor renowned for his wisdom, religious tolerance, and patronage of the arts. A strong, regal name across the Muslim world (said 'AK-bar').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-greatest at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Akbar means 'the greatest; greater; the great' in Arabic — borne by Akbar the Great, the wise, tolerant Mughal emperor — a strong, regal name (said 'AK-bar').

Overall data confidence 72%

References — akbar — etymology

Variations

AkberAkbarr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akbar mean?

Akbar is Arabic for 'the greatest; the great'.

How do you pronounce Akbar?

It's said AK-bar /ˈɑk.bɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Akbar a boy or girl name?

Akbar is a boy's name.

How popular is Akbar?

Akbar is a rare name in the U.S.