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Mubarak

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Pronounced moo-BAH-rahk /muˈbΙ‘.rΙ‘k/High

Meaning: From Arabic mubarak, 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious'High

In 30 seconds: Blessed and fortunate: Mubarak is Arabic for 'blessed, auspicious' β€” the very word of congratulations ('Eid Mubarak'). Warm, joyful, and honored.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic mubarak, 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5147 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 565

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201919812025

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

Mubarak comes from Arabic mubarak, 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious' β€” the word of blessing in greetings like 'Eid Mubarak'. A cherished classic across the Arab and South Asian worlds.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, blessed at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Mubarak β€” 'blessed' β€” is the word in 'Eid Mubarak', the festival greeting; as a name it wishes a child a blessed, fortunate life.
Overall data confidence 85%
Arabic references β€” mubarak β€” etymology

Variations

MubarakaMoubarak

Nicknames

Barak

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Hosni Mubarak (1928-2020)
    Egyptian president who ruled for nearly 30 years before being ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring
  • β˜…Mubarak Al-Sabah (1837-1915)
    Emir of Kuwait known as Mubarak the Great who modernized the Gulf state and sought British protection
  • β˜…Mubarak Wakaso (1990-)
    Ghanaian professional footballer who has played in La Liga and represented Ghana internationally

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mubarak mean?

Mubarak is Arabic for 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious'.

How do you pronounce Mubarak?

It's said moo-BAH-rahk /muˈbΙ‘.rΙ‘k/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mubarak a boy or girl name?

Mubarak is a boy's name.

How popular is Mubarak?

Mubarak is a rare name in the U.S.

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