Will my child share the name Abir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Abir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abir is declining: down 1,456 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #1,596 in 2008.

Is Abir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abir is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abir a popular baby name in the United States?

Abir does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abir

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Abir is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Abir in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Abir

Abir has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 694 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1596 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Abir is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abir in their class.