Abas
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 109 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Abas is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Abbas — from the Arabic Abbas meaning 'lion, stern-faced.' Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, and the Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258 CE) took its name from him.
Abas carries the historical weight of one of Islam's most important dynasties — the Abbasid Caliphate, whose 'Golden Age' produced foundational works in mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and medicine. A name rooted in the most intellectually fertile period of medieval civilization.
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Abas first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2001. A twenty-first-century entry, Abas belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abas has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 43 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Abas
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Abas is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Abas are most likely born between 2001 and 2015.
How rare is Abas?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abas is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 43 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Abas by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2001–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8255 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8166 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8067 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10768 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12258 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10749 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12095 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9644 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9712 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9694 |
| 2009 | 6 | #10997 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11043 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8736 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7100 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6936 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2023