Rising since 2021, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Ehab since 1972
Babies named Ehab per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Ehab is an Arabic name with a meaning rooted in generosity and giving, reflecting a quality long valued in many cultures. In the United States, the name has seen modest but consistent use since being first recorded in 1972. Its peak popularity came in 1996, though it has remained relatively uncommon, with a rank of 7,679 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 170,808 newborns. In recent years, the name has been rising in usage since 2021, suggesting a renewed interest. While not concentrated in any single U.S. state, Ehab carries a transnational appeal, especially within families who value Arabic heritage and straightforward, positive meanings.
Ehab (إيهاب) is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root و-ه-ب (w-h-b), meaning "to give" or "to bestow." It is closely related to the name Wahhab, one of the 99 names of God in Islam, signifying "the Bestower." The name has long been used across the Arabic-speaking world and carries connotations of generosity and bounty.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Habib, Habo
Variants: Ihab, Eihaab
Sibling names for Ehab
Names that share Ehab's style, for a brother or sister.
