Boy · #2,253 in 2026

Ayoub

Name: Popularity of the name Ayoub in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayoub, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,253

Peak Rank

#2,240 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+18%

1988

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2240

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayoub

Ayoub first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 64 Ayoubs were born — ranking #2,253 that year. As of 2026, Ayoub ranks #2,253 for baby boys with 64 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Ayoubs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ayoub

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ayoub is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aop
Abe
Aib
Hbe
Iob
Ayb
Hbh
Eyb
Taub
Ayub
Oab
Iab

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayoub

What does the name Ayoub mean?

Ayoub is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayoub in 2026?

In 2026, Ayoub ranks #2,253 among boys' names in the U.S., with 64 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayoub most popular?

Ayoub reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,240 that year with 64 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ayoub most popular?

Ayoub has historically been most popular in Virginia, Illinois, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ayoub.

Is Ayoub a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayoub is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ayoub?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayoub include Eward, Burris, Loys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayoub

Ayoub is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Ayoub's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayoub's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.