Abrar
Meaningthe righteous · Arabic
Abrar is an Arabic girl name meaning “the righteous”. 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.
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- GenerationAbrar peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abrar you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abrar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 84,746 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbrar 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.
- Boy or girlAbrar truly works for either: 56% of the 43 babies named Abrar in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abrar
Abrar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “the righteous”. 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 2010s, 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
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Abrar
What does the name Abrar mean?
Abrar means “the righteous” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Kapono (“the righteous one”).
What is the origin of the name Abrar?
Abrar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Abrar a boy or girl name?
Abrar is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 19 US girls were named Abrar.
How popular is the name Abrar?
Abrar ranked #6,116 for US girls in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #4,477. Over the last five years it has slipped 33 places.
What names are similar to Abrar?
If you like Abrar, you might also like Kapono.
What should I know before naming my baby Abrar?
Abrar is an Arabic girl name meaning “the righteous”. 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.