The nameSohaib

Sohaib is a boy's name of Arabic origin, also spelled Suhaib.

Meaning

The name of Suhayb, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad; its meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Sohaib

Sohaib in France

1425thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (40 births)
615babies named Sohaib in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sohaib was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 270 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Sohaib. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Sohaib in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sohaib mean?

The name of Suhayb, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad; its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Sohaib?

Arabic.

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

Sohaib is a boy's name.