Adib

Adib is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “enlighted writer or one.” In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Adib at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“enlighted writer or one”

About the name Adib

Adib belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “enlighted writer or one” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adib first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4919 in 1983, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 290 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adib in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#4919 in 1983
Peak year
2005
Babies named Adib in 2024
14
Total since 1880
290

Adib in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2022 in 1997
Babies named Adib in 2025
4
Total since 1996
86

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adib mean?

Adib means “enlighted writer or one” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adib a boy or girl name?

Adib is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adib?

Adib comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Adib?

Adib first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #4919 in 1983, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

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