Jaber

Jaber is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Jaber at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jaber

Jaber belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jaber first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5949 in 1982, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 143 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jaber in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#5949 in 1982
Peak year
2024
Babies named Jaber in 2024
13
Total since 1880
143

Jaber in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2097 in 1999
Babies named Jaber in 2025
3
Total since 1996
38

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jaber mean?

The meaning of Jaber is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jaber a boy or girl name?

Jaber is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jaber?

Jaber comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Jaber?

Jaber first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #5949 in 1982, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.