The nameAyoub
Ayoub is the Arabic form of Job, a figure of patience. It is used across North Africa and in Britain.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Ayoub comes from the Arabic Ayyub, from the Hebrew Iyyov, Job.
Origin
Arabic, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Ayoub reached 779th place in 2015 and was 873rd in 2025.
Popularity of the name Ayoub
Ayoub in the United States
Ayoub was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 432 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Ayoub. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ayoub in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 53 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Ayoub in the United Kingdom
Ayoub was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 332 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Ayoub. Half of all babies named Ayoub in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Ayoub in France
Ayoub in Belgium
Sibling names for Ayoub
Names from the same generation as Ayoub, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayoub mean?
Ayoub comes from the Arabic Ayyub, from the Hebrew Iyyov, Job.
What is the origin of the name Ayoub?
Arabic, from Hebrew.
Is Ayoub a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayoub is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ayoub?
In 2024, Ayoub was the 2302nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 62 births.
What are good sibling names for Ayoub?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kenza, Aziza, Marwa and Noora for a sister, Fares, Marwan, Abbas and Faris for a brother.