Mubarak
Meaningblessed · Arabic
Mubarak is an Arabic boy name meaning “blessed”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mubarak would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationMubarak peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Mubarak you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mubarak would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 90,090 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMubarak first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Mubaraks? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #511 boy name, its best showing of any state.
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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About the name Mubarak
Mubarak is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “blessed”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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 boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mubarak
What does the name Mubarak mean?
Mubarak means “blessed” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Asher (“happy, blessed”), Bennett (“blessed”), Benicio (“blessed”) and Benedict (“blessed”).
What is the origin of the name Mubarak?
Mubarak is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Mubarak a boy or girl name?
Mubarak is a boy name. In 2025, 19 US boys were named Mubarak.
How popular is the name Mubarak?
Mubarak ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #3,426. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,392 places.
What names are similar to Mubarak?
If you like Mubarak, you might also like Asher, Bennett, Benicio and Benedict.
What should I know before naming my baby Mubarak?
Mubarak is an Arabic boy name meaning “blessed”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.