Rising since 1986, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Adib since 1979
Babies named Adib per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adib's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Adib is a name rooted in Arabic culture, denoting a person of learning and refinement. In the United States, it has been in steady but niche use since first appearing in records in 1979. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1986, with its peak popularity so far occurring in 2024, when it ranked 6,446 and was given to approximately 1 in 131,390 baby boys. Despite its modest numbers, Adib carries a distinguished meaning that appeals to families valuing scholarship and courtesy. The name remains relatively rare, with no top states showing concentration, making it a distinctive choice that honors Arabic heritage.
Adib comes from the Arabic root adaba, meaning 'to be refined, cultured, or well-mannered.' In classical Arabic, an adib is a person of letters and social grace, a term that emerged in the early Islamic period to denote a well-educated intellectual. The name has been used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its association with learning and courtesy.
“Adib” around the world
Where Adib lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adi
Sibling names for Adib
Names that share Adib's style, for a brother or sister.
