Fun Facts About the Name Barakat
- 5 babies named Barakat: U.S. records list 5 babies given the name Barakat from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Barakat Mean?
Barakat is an Arabic name meaning "blessings." It is the plural of baraka (بَرَكَة), the Arabic noun for "a blessing." The form barakāt (بَرَكَات) uses the Arabic feminine sound plural ending -āt. The name is therefore a direct use of the ordinary plural noun, not a symbolic reinterpretation of it. The singular Baraka is also used as a name, but Barakat keeps the plural sense.
Barakat Name History & Origins
Barakat comes from the Arabic religious and everyday vocabulary of blessing. The noun baraka is feminine, and its plural is formed with the ending -āt, giving barakāt; the personal name preserves that plural form. It is an established given name and surname in Arabic-speaking regions, including the Levant and Egypt, and its use outside the Arab world reflects the spread of Arabic and Islamic naming practices. The related name Mubarak shares the same Arabic root but is a different formation, meaning "blessed," and is not the source of Barakat.
How Popular is the Name Barakat?
Barakat has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2004. Its best rank was #16,464 in 2004.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #16,464 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Barakat Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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