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Abubakar

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Abubakar: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2009.

Abubakar is an Arabic name, a common variant spelling of Abu Bakr, meaning "father of the young camel" – a title of honour rather than a literal reference. The most famous bearer is Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of Islam, revered for his wisdom and leadership. In more recent history, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa served as the first prime minister of independent Nigeria, a key figure in African decolonisation. The name has no strong direct place connections in Scotland, but its variant forms, such as Abubakr or Abu

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20093 babies
Latest (2009)
#6263 babies
Total births
3since 2009
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).