Babak

Babak is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “father.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2009.

Babak at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“father”

About the name Babak

Babak belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “father” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Babak first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2477 in 1987, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 287 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Babak in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2477 in 1987
Peak year
1987
Total since 1880
287

Babak in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2863 in 1996
Babies named Babak in 2009
3
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Babak mean?

Babak means “father” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Babak a boy or girl name?

Babak is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Babak?

Babak comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Babak?

Babak first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2477 in 1987, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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