Barack

Q: What is the origin of Barack?

Barack is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Barack a boy name?

Barack is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Blessing"

Barack derives from Semitic roots meaning blessing or divine favor and appears in both Arabic and Hebrew traditions.

Themes:blessingfaitharabicheritage

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Barack

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11068Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Barack did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Barack Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Barack.

10 ideas

bara

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bary

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rack

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acky

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racy

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bie

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bbie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Barack

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Barack mean?

Barack means "Blessing". Barack derives from Semitic roots meaning blessing or divine favor and appears in both Arabic and Hebrew traditions.

What is the origin of Barack?

Barack is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Barack?

According to the latest SSA data, Barack is currently ranked #11068 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Barack a boy name?

Barack is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Barack?

Popular nicknames for Barack include bara, ba, bary, by, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Barack?

There are many names similar to Barack in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#11068

Trend→ Stable

Starts withB

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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