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👧As Girl Name

1971

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5545

Peak Rank

596

Total Count

52

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3342

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

14

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Abeer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Abeer, also Abeir, Abbeir, Abbier or Abir is a feminine Arabic-language name meaning fragrance, aroma, perfume or a beautiful scent.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeer) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeer)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic

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## The Story of Abeer

### As a girl name

American parents first put Abeer on the record books as a girl name in 1971, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 24 Abeers were born — ranking #5,545 that year. About 26% of every Abeer on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Abeer last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 596 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

### As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Abeer as a boy name dates back to 2012, when 7 babies received it. 2020 was its biggest year on record, with 33 newborns named Abeer — #3,342 in the national rankings. About 59% of every Abeer on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Abeer ranks #7,625 for boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-43%). All told, over 210 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Abeer

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Abeer. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Abir](/abir)

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## Notable people named Abeer

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Abeer Abdelrahman (born 1992), Egyptian weightlifter
* ●Abeer Abu Ghaith (born c. 1985 ), Palestinian technology entrepreneur, and social activist
* ●Abeer Al-Janaby , Iraqi girl killed by United States forces in the Mahmudiyah rape and killings
* ●Abeer Al-Nahar (born 1991), Jordanian footballer
* ●Abeer Alwan , American electrical engineer and speech processing researcher
* ●Abeer Essawy (born 1986), Egyptian taekwondo practitioner
* ●Abeer Hamza , Egyptian lecturer
* ●Abeer Issa (born 1961), Jordanian actress

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeer) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeer)

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## Names that sound like Abeer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abeer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Abor
* Abar
* Abair
* Obar
* Abur
* Appear
* Apar
* Abee
* Abr
* Chubbier
* Appair
* Apport

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Abeer

What does the name Abeer mean?

Abeer, also Abeir, Abbeir, Abbier or Abir is a feminine Arabic-language name meaning fragrance, aroma, perfume or a beautiful scent.

What is the origin of the name Abeer?

Abeer has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic.

How popular is Abeer in 2026?

In 2026, Abeer ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Abeer most popular?

Abeer reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,545 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Abeer most popular?

Abeer has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abeer.

Is Abeer a unisex name?

Yes — Abeer is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 74% of Abeers assigned female and 26% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Abeer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abeer include Tonee, Shalia, Denetria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Abeer?

Common variants and related forms of Abeer include Abir. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧ToneePeak #5545](/tonee)[👧ShaliaPeak #5545](/shalia)[👧DenetriaPeak #5545](/denetria)[👧RayshawnPeak #5545](/rayshawn)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦MansaPeak #3342](/mansa)[👦SevinPeak #3342](/sevin)[👦NazierPeak #3342](/nazier)[👦SiahPeak #3342](/siah)

## About the name Abeer 

Abeer is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 596 births in the dataset. Abeer's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,545\. Use the chart and map above to compare Abeer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2006 → ](/year/2006)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.
