Abu is an Arabic male given name that translates to 'father of.' It's often used as a title rather than a personal name, appended to another name to denote the firstborn son.
Over a span of nearly five decades, the name Abu experienced notable fluctuations in popularity among newborns, with a significant surge occurring between 1996 and 2008. The peak years were 2007 (17 births) and 2008 (15 births), while there was a noticeable dip in usage from 2014 onwards, with 2016 marking the lowest point in recent times at just five births. Despite these variations, Abu has consistently remained present among baby names since 1971, with a total of 442 babies given this name up until 2023.