The nameBoubacar
Boubacar is the West African form of Abu Bakr, the first caliph.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Boubacar comes from Abu Bakr, often read as "father of the young camel".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Boubacar reached 2892nd place in 2011.
Famous people named Boubacar
- Boubacar Kamara, footballer
Popularity of the name Boubacar
Boubacar in the United States
Boubacar was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 219 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Boubacar. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Boubacar in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Boubacar in France
Boubacar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 470 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Boubacar. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Boubacar in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 71 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Boubacar
Names from the same generation as Boubacar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boubacar mean?
Boubacar comes from Abu Bakr, often read as "father of the young camel".
What is the origin of the name Boubacar?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Boubacar a girl's or a boy's name?
Boubacar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Boubacar?
In 2024, Boubacar was the 4043rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 27 births.
What are the variants of the name Boubacar?
Variants and related names of Boubacar include Boubou.
What are good sibling names for Boubacar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Oumou, Aissata, Kadiatou and Liliane for a sister, Abdoulaye, Ousmane, Ibrahima and Mamadou for a brother.
Who are famous people named Boubacar?
Boubacar Kamara, footballer.