Holding steady, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Habib since 1972
Babies named Habib per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 189 |
Meaning & origin
Habib, meaning 'beloved' in Arabic, carries deep emotional and cultural resonance across the Muslim world. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1972 and reached its peak rank of 3,757 in 2019, though its latest rank in 2025 remains stable. With a 1-in-58,899 frequency, it is a distinctive choice. The name is most popular in New York, reflecting communities with strong Arab and Muslim ties. While never breaking into the top tier nationally, Habib has maintained steady use, consistent with its status as a classic name of endearment.
Habib derives from the Arabic root ح-ب-ب (ḥ-b-b), meaning 'love' or 'affection'. It is a common personal name throughout the Arabic-speaking world and Muslim-majority regions. The name also appears in Islamic tradition as one of the attributes of God (al-Habib) and as a term of endearment.
Where Habib is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Habib” around the world
Where Habib lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Habi, Bib
Variants: Habeeb, Habeebullah
Sibling names for Habib
Names that share Habib's style, for a brother or sister.
