Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Prosperity, Wealth, Glory Destiny, Desire, Fortunate
Pronunciation: ihk-bahl, /ˈɪkbɑl/, IH K B AH L
Popularity Rank: #1,687
The name Iqbal means 'Prosperity' or 'Good fortune' in Arabic. It is a popular name in Islamic communities and is believed to bring luck and success to the person bearing it.
The name Iqbal is of Arabic origin and means Prosperity, Wealth, Glory Destiny, Desire, Fortunate, Richness. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Iqbal is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ihk-bahl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɪkbɑl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH K B AH L
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Iqbal is recorded 39,689 times globally, ranking it as the 1,687th most common name worldwide.
Iqbal is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 15,280 occurrences, making it the 156th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Iqbal is found among 1 in every 162 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #156 | 1 : 189 |
| United Arab Emirates | #106 | 1 : 197 |
| Bangladesh | #88 | 1 : 162 |
| Oman | #135 | 1 : 216 |
| Malaysia | #434 | 1 : 699 |
| Kuwait | #155 | 1 : 350 |
| Qatar | #153 | 1 : 382 |
| India | #857 | 1 : 985 |
| Italy | #2,374 | 1 : 1,508 |
| Bahrain | #147 | 1 : 359 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Iqbal from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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