Declining since 2000, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Hibah since 1987
Babies named Hibah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Hibah entered U.S. birth records in 1987 and has maintained a low but steady presence since then, with its peak usage in 2001. Its rarity is reflected in the rank of 14,942 in 2025, where it was used approximately once in every 321,453 births. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2000, indicating that its use is gradually declining. Hibah is almost exclusively used for girls, with no notable top states showing concentrated popularity. Despite its rarity in the U.S., it carries a clear and meaningful etymology rooted in Arabic, where it directly translates to 'gift.' This definition, combined with its gentle sound, makes it a recognizable yet distinctive choice within multicultural naming trends.
Hibah derives directly from the Arabic noun هِبَة (hibah), meaning 'gift, grant, endowment.' In Islamic contexts, it can refer to a gift given freely without expectation of return. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking communities for centuries, though it has only appeared in U.S. birth records since 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hibi
Sibling names for Hibah
Names that share Hibah's style, for a brother or sister.
