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Abir

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningfragrance · Arabic

Abir is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Abir and you get Bria. Same letters, different name.
  • Word funEvery letter in Abir is in alphabetical order: A-B-I-R. That's rarer than you'd think.
  • GenerationAbir peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Abir you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
  • HistoryAbir first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
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hello, little Abir

US births per million girls, 1987–2025

02.55198720002016

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Abir

Abir is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “fragrance”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Abir

What does the name Abir mean?

Abir means “fragrance” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mika (“often beautiful fragrance”), Kaori (“fragrance”), Anuhea (“cool fragrance”) and Areej (“fragrance”).

What is the origin of the name Abir?

Abir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Abir a boy or girl name?

Abir is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year.

How popular is the name Abir?

Abir is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #9,247 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Abir?

If you like Abir, you might also like Mika, Kaori, Anuhea and Areej.

What should I know before naming my baby Abir?

Abir is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.