Kabir vs Mustafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kabir

Boy #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Muslim Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#939
Total SSA Count
245
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kab

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Mustafa

Boy #821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the pure and selected"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#821
Total SSA Count
304
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Musta, Tafa

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Popularity Comparison

Kabir Rank #939
Mustafa Rank #821

Mustafa is more popular, ranked #821 vs #939 for Kabir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kabir ___

  • Kabir Ali
  • Kabir Singh
  • Kabir Raj
  • Kabir James
  • Kabir Yusuf
  • Kabir Hassan

Mustafa ___

  • Mustafa Ali
  • Mustafa Hassan
  • Mustafa Nabil
  • Mustafa Ibrahim
  • Mustafa Omar
  • Mustafa Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kabir

Zara Amir Layla Arjun Priya

If you choose Mustafa

Fatima Ibrahim Aisha Yusuf Khadija

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kabir or Mustafa more popular?

Mustafa is more popular, ranked #821 compared to Kabir at #939 in the United States.

What do Kabir and Mustafa mean?

Kabir means "great, mighty, powerful" (Arabic origin). Mustafa means "the pure and selected" (Arabic origin).

Are Kabir and Mustafa boy or girl names?

Kabir is primarily a boy name. Mustafa is primarily a boy name.

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