Abbas

Boy name

Abbas has been given to 1,843 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 28,001 boys was named Abbas.

Meaning & origin /əˈbɑːs/

From Arabic عَبَّاس (ʕabbās, “one who frowns a lot; untamed lion”), from عَبَسَ (ʕabasa, “to frown”), the title of the eightieth sura of the Qur'an.

Origin: Arabic

Names that mean lion

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,843

Peak year

2018 (95 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

▼ -18%

Gender split

All boys

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FAQ

How popular is the name Abbas?

Abbas has been given to 1,843 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Abbas peak?

Abbas peaked in 2018, when 95 babies were given the name.

Is Abbas a girl or boy name?

Abbas is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Abbas are boys).

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