boy's name
Jibril
jee-BREEL (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 5,796
France
#473
2025 births
Jibril is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 46 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 220 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 6,205 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jibril Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 1,150 |
| 2010s | 1,555 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 925 |
How Popular Is Jibril?
In 2025, Jibril was given to 95 babies in France, ranking #473 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Jibril Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Jibril Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jibrîl | Jibrîl is a rare spelling of Jibril, written with a circumflex and recorded about 55 times, mostly in France. | 55 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jibril
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jibril Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jibril over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jibril
- Arabic jee-BREEL
Sibling Names for Jibril
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jibril — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jibril
How popular is the name Jibril?
In 2025, Jibril was given to 95 babies in France, ranking #473 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Jibril a girl's or a boy's name?
Jibril is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jibril?
Jibril has 2 syllables.
When was Jibril most popular?
Jibril peaked in 2013, when 220 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jibril a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jibril currently ranks #473 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.