The nameTayeb
Tayeb is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic tayyib, "good, kind".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
Found in France since the late 1940s, Tayeb was given steadily from the 1960s to the 1980s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Tayeb
Tayeb in France
1704thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (35 births)
1,345babies named Tayeb in France since 1900
Tayeb was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 240 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Tayeb. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Tayeb in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tayeb mean?
From the Arabic tayyib, "good, kind".
What is the origin of the name Tayeb?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Tayeb a girl's or a boy's name?
Tayeb is a boy's name.