Declining since 2013, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Habiba since 1972
Babies named Habiba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 204 |
| 2010s | 343 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Habiba has been recorded in the United States since at least 1972, but its usage remains modest. In 2025, it ranked 4,878, with roughly 1 in 59,528 girls receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, after which its usage has been gradually declining since 2013. The name is predominantly given in communities with Arabic or Muslim heritage, reflecting its deep roots in the Arabic language as a term of endearment. Despite its low frequency nationally, Habiba carries a timeless appeal through its simple, affectionate meaning. The name has not seen widespread adoption across U.S. states but remains a cherished choice within cultural contexts.
Habiba is the feminine form of the Arabic name Habib, derived from the root ḥ-b-b, meaning 'to love.' It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, often as a term of endearment as well as a given name. The name carries a warmth and affection that has kept it in steady use for centuries.
“Habiba” around the world
Where Habiba lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Habi, Biba, Bibi
Sibling names for Habiba
Names that share Habiba's style, for a brother or sister.
