The nameHabib

Habib is an Arabic name of love and friendship.

Meaning

Habib means "beloved, dear friend" in Arabic.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Habib reached 686th place in 2001.

Famous people named Habib

Popularity of the name Habib

Habib in the United States

3489thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2019peak year (39 births)
915babies named Habib in the United States since 1880
02039 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Habib was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 233 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Habib. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Habib in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.

Habib in the United Kingdom

1736thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2005peak year (26 births)
501babies named Habib in the United Kingdom since 1997
01326 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Habib was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 208 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Habib. Half of all babies named Habib in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Habib in France

693rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (95 births)
3,495babies named Habib in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Habib

Names from the same generation as Habib, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Habib mean?

Habib means "beloved, dear friend" in Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Habib?

Arabic.

Is Habib a girl's or a boy's name?

Habib is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Habib?

In 2024, Habib was the 3489th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 33 births.

What are good sibling names for Habib?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sakina, Tasnim, Safia and Aziza for a sister, Salim, Farid, Moussa and Marwan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Habib?

Habib Bourguiba, president of Tunisia.