Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Abukar

Name: Popularity of the name Abukar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abukar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Abukar is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:Abukar Arman, Somali political analyst and diplomat Abukar Hassan Mohamoud, Somalian activist Abukar Umar Adani, Somali politician Fartun Abukar Omar, Somali sprinter Leila Abukar, Somali-born Australian activist Safia Abukar Hussein, Somali sprinter

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#8,299 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2020

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#8299

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abukar

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

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The Story of Abukar

Abukar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 8 Abukars were born — ranking #8,299 that year. As of 2026, Abukar ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Abukars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Abukar

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

Aback
Abor
Abeer
Abar
Abair
Obar
Abur
Apagar
Appear
Abou
Apar
Acr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abukar

What does the name Abukar mean?

How popular is Abukar in 2026?

In 2026, Abukar ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Abukar most popular?

Abukar reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #8,299 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Abukar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abukar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abukar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abukar include Candler, Cutberto, Faruq. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abukar

Abukar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Abukar's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #8,299. Use the chart and map above to compare Abukar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.