Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Habeeb since 1986
Babies named Habeeb per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Habeeb is an Arabic name meaning 'beloved', directly derived from the word ḥabīb. In the United States, its recorded use began in 1986, and it has remained uncommon but stable. As of 2025, it was given to about 1 in 244,011 boys, ranking 9,714th. The name saw its highest usage in 2018, though it has never broken into widespread popularity. Habeeb is most familiar as a variant of Habib, a name borne by early Muslims and still common across the Islamic world. Its gentle meaning and straightforward pronunciation make it a distinctive choice within Arabic-naming traditions.
Habeeb is a direct transcription of the Arabic word حبيب (ḥabīb), meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one'. It shares a root with the more common Habib, and is used across the Arabic-speaking world as both a given name and a term of endearment. The name has been adopted by Muslim families globally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Habi, Beeb
Variants: Habib, Habeebullah, Al-Habib
Sibling names for Habeeb
Names that share Habeeb's style, for a brother or sister.
