Rising since 1985, #2,173 for girls today.
Popularity of Hiba since 1981
Babies named Hiba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 334 |
| 2000s | 626 |
| 2010s | 656 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Hiba is an Arabic name meaning 'gift' or 'blessing', directly derived from the noun هبة. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1981 and has been climbing in use. In 2025, it ranked 2,173 with a 1-in-18,909 incidence, a rise that began consistently around 1985. Its peak year so far is 2023, suggesting ongoing growth. The name is most common in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California, reflecting communities with significant Arab-American populations. Hiba remains a straightforward, culturally grounded choice with spiritual resonance.
Hiba (هبة) is a direct Arabic noun meaning 'gift' or 'grant'. It carries a strong religious connotation in Islamic culture, where it is often understood as a divine blessing. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries and gained some international visibility through diaspora communities.
Where Hiba is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hiba” around the world
Where Hiba lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hibah
Sibling names for Hiba
Names that share Hiba's style, for a brother or sister.
