Badr
Badr first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2014, when 24 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Badr popular?
Steady Badr has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 131 | |
| 2000s | 73 | |
| 1990s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Badr mean?
Badr is the Arabic word for the full moon (the moon on its fourteenth night) and a Quranic name. The lunar meaning is literal and well attested.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badr mean?
Badr means Full moon. Badr is the Arabic word for the full moon (the moon on its fourteenth night) and a Quranic name. The lunar meaning is literal and well attested.
What is the origin of the name Badr?
Badr is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Badr?
Badr is pronounced “BAH-der.”
Is Badr a boy or a girl name?
Badr is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Badr a popular name right now?
Badr has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Badr?
In 2025, Badr ranked #12265 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Badr most popular?
Badr was most popular in 2014, when about 24 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Badr?
Names similar to Badr include Suhail, Rigel, Habib, Najm, Ataullah.
What names go well with Badr?
arabic names that pair well with Badr include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.