Kabir is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1099 in 2016 with 179 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 284 births ranking #837. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,276.9%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 10,599 boys born was named Kabir. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.