Ayyub

Ayyub is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 49 boys in the United States.

Ayyub at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ayyub

Ayyub belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ayyub first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2668 in 2024, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 430 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ayyub in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#2668 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ayyub in 2024
49
Total since 1880
430

Ayyub in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#342 in 2025
Babies named Ayyub in 2025
124
Total since 1996
1,103

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayyub mean?

The meaning of Ayyub is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ayyub a boy or girl name?

Ayyub is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ayyub?

Ayyub comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ayyub?

Ayyub first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #2668 in 2024, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.