Declining since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Shoaib since 1983
Babies named Shoaib per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shoaib's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Shoaib is an Arabic name with a strong religious heritage, borne by a prophet in Islam. In the United States, its recorded usage began in 1983, and it reached its peak popularity in 2021. Since 2022, its usage has been falling. The name remains relatively rare, with an incidence of about 1 in 284,679 births in 2025. While the name has not broken into any specific state's top ranks, its steady if modest presence reflects the diversity of naming practices among American Muslim communities. The name's meaning, 'young lion,' gives it a powerful and positive connotation.
Shoaib is an Arabic name derived from the root sh-'-b, associated with meanings such as 'young lion' or 'lion cub'. It is also linked to the concept of a small branch or offshoot. The name is primarily known in Islamic tradition as the name of a prophet sent to the people of Midian, making it a common choice among Muslim families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sho, Bub
Sibling names for Shoaib
Names that share Shoaib's style, for a brother or sister.
