Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Jibrael

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

In Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other Abrahamic religions, Gabriel or Cebrail (Djebraïl) in some cultures, is an archangel with the power to announce God's will to humankind as the messenger of God. He is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the Quran.

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#9,584 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2022

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#9584

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jibrael

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

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Etymology

The name Gabriel ( Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל, Gaḇrīʾēl ) is composed of the first person singular possessive form of the Hebrew noun gever (גֶּבֶר), meaning "man", and ʾĒl , meaning "God" or "mighty one". This would translate the archangel's name as "man of God". Proclus of Constantinople , in his Homily 1, stated that the meaning of Gabriel's name prefigured that Jesus, whose birth was announced by Gabriel, would be both man and God. In his work, the four homilies on the Missus Est , Saint Bernard (1090–1153 AD) interpreted Gabriel's name as "the strength of God", and his symbolic function in the g

The Story of Jibrael

Jibrael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 7 Jibraels were born — ranking #9,584 that year. As of 2026, Jibrael ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Jibraels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jibrael

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

Jibril
Jabril
Gyral
Jabbering
Jibberish
Jerrell
Jubile
Jobbernowl
Jubal
Jural
Giber
Jarel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jibrael

What does the name Jibrael mean?

How popular is Jibrael in 2026?

In 2026, Jibrael ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jibrael most popular?

Jibrael reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #9,584 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jibrael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jibrael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jibrael include Beny, Franke, Noell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jibrael

Jibrael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Jibrael's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #9,584. Use the chart and map above to compare Jibrael'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 .

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