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Adeeb

Ah-DEEB · Adeeb means 'cultured, polite, well-mannered, or refined' in Arabic.

2025 rank (boys)
#6,446
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 131,390 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.

Popularity of Adeeb since 1986

Babies named Adeeb per year in U.S. Social Security records.

511161990200020102020Most births 2018Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s5
1990s60
2000s95
2010s104
2020s55

Meaning & origin

Adeeb is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'cultured' or 'refined', reflecting a tradition of valuing education and good manners. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, later reaching its peak popularity in 2018. Currently ranking 6,446 with a stable trajectory, Adeeb remains a distinctive choice among families seeking names with cultural depth. While its top states are not listed, its steady usage suggests a broad appeal without regional concentration.

Adeeb derives from the Arabic root 'a-d-b' (أَدَب), which refers to good manners, etiquette, and literary culture. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its positive connotations of refinement and education. It is a classical Arabic name that has remained in consistent but moderate use.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Adib

Sibling names for Adeeb

Names that share Adeeb's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amina, Layla, Nadia, Salma, Zara

Brothers: Amir, Karim, Rashid, Tariq, Zayn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adeeb mean?
Adeeb means 'cultured, polite, refined' in Arabic, derived from the root 'adab' meaning good manners and literary culture.
How popular is the name Adeeb today?
As of 2025, Adeeb ranks 6,446 in the U.S., with about 1 in 131,390 boys given the name.
Is Adeeb a boy or girl name?
Adeeb is traditionally a masculine name, used primarily for boys.