Rising since 1988, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Zohaib since 1986
Babies named Zohaib per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zohaib's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Zohaib first entered U.S. naming records in 1986, and since 1988 its usage has been on a steady upward trajectory. The name reached its peak popularity in 2022, and in 2025 it ranked 5,608th nationally, with about 1 in every 106,755 newborn boys receiving the name. While its exact etymology remains debated, it is widely recognized as a name of Arabic origin and is especially common in Muslim communities. Zohaib is a distinctive choice that has grown consistently in use over the decades, reflecting broader trends in the adoption of Arabic-origin names in the United States.
Zohaib is a name of Arabic origin, though its precise meaning is debated. It may derive from the Arabic root z-h-b, which can convey the idea of growing or increasing. The name has been used in Muslim communities across South Asia and the Middle East, particularly among families with Urdu or Persian influences. Its usage in the United States has been steadily increasing since it first appeared in records in 1986.
“Zohaib” around the world
Where Zohaib lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zo, Zohi
Variants: Zuhayb, Zohaib
Sibling names for Zohaib
Names that share Zohaib's style, for a brother or sister.
