Boy · #3,375 in 2026

Habib

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

Habib is an Arabic masculine given name, occasional surname, and honorific, with the meaning "beloved" or "my love", or "darling". It also forms the famous Arabic word "Habibi" which is used to refer to a friend or a significant other in the aspect of love or admiration.

Current Rank

#3,375

Peak Rank

#2,709 (2019)

Total Babies

985

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1972

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2709

Peak Rank

985

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Habib

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The name stems from the Arabic verb ḥabba ( حَبَّ ), meaning to "love", "admire, be fond of". Another variant which is used as a given name and adjective of the stem from that verb is " maḥbūb " ( مَحْبُوب ) meaning "well-beloved", commonly written as Mahbub , the female equivalent Mahbuba (Arabic: maḥbūbah مَحْبُوبَة ). The Hebrew equivalent of the name is Haviv ( Hebrew : חָבִיב) used as both a first name and last name with the same meaning, "darling" or "likeable" in Hebrew.

The Story of Habib

Habib 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 2019, when 39 Habibs were born — ranking #3,052 that year. As of 2026, Habib ranks #3,375 for baby boys with 35 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 985 Habibs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Habib

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

Hubbub
Haboob
Habeeb
Hubby
Habibi
Hubbie
Habiba
Habibie
Hibi
Hebi
Hobby
Hobbie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Habib

What does the name Habib mean?

How popular is Habib in 2026?

In 2026, Habib ranks #3,375 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Habib most popular?

Habib reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,709 that year with 39 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Habib a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Habib?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Habib include Kinnie, Aristides, Clennon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Habib

Habib is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 985 births in the dataset. Habib's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,709. Use the chart and map above to compare Habib'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.