Declining since 2022, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Nayib since 1990
Babies named Nayib per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Nayib is an Arabic name that has seen a modest but notable presence in U.S. naming records since 1990. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1990 and reached its peak rank of 8,910 in 2023, with an estimated 1 in 213,510 newborns given the name that year. However, since 2022, its trajectory has been falling, suggesting a slight decline in interest. The name is concentrated in communities with Arabic heritage and is associated with the concept of nobility or deputyship. Its variant forms, such as Naib and Nayyib, reflect different transliterations of the Arabic root.
Nayib is a variant of the Arabic name Naib, derived from the root n-y-b, meaning to represent or deputize. It is related to the title na'ib, used historically for a deputy or representative in Islamic governance. The name is common across Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide, often associated with qualities of leadership and trustworthiness.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Naib, Nayyib
Sibling names for Nayib
Names that share Nayib's style, for a brother or sister.
