Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Ehab

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#3,500 (1993)

Total Babies

459

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2024

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3500

Peak Rank

459

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ehab

Ehab first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 18 Ehabs were born — ranking #3,500 that year. As of 2026, Ehab ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 459 Ehabs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Ehab

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

Oab
Ebb
Eb
Elbe
Elb
Emb
Nbe
Esb
Ebbe
Airb
Aeb
Edb

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ehab

What does the name Ehab mean?

Ehab is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ehab in 2026?

In 2026, Ehab ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Ehab most popular?

Ehab reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,500 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Ehab has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ehab.

Is Ehab a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ehab?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ehab include Romulo, Lantz, Dray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ehab

Ehab is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 459 births in the dataset. Ehab's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Ehab'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.