Kabir is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1014 in 2005 with 21 recorded births. This places Kabir in the top 20% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 83 births ranking #479. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.7%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 14,735 boys born was named Kabir. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kabir is a powerful name meaning "great" or "grand". It has a simple, resonant sound and strong use across Muslim and South Asian naming traditions.
The name is especially famous in South Asia through the poet-saint Kabir, which gives it cultural as well as religious resonance. Its appeal lies in both its clarity and its dignity.