Ghalib

Ghalib is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “successor, victor.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2015.

Ghalib at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“successor, victor”

About the name Ghalib

Ghalib belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “successor, victor” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Ghalib does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Ghalib in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2857 in 2003
Babies named Ghalib in 2015
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ghalib mean?

Ghalib means “successor, victor” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ghalib a boy or girl name?

Ghalib is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2015.

What origin is the name Ghalib?

Ghalib comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ghalib?

In England & Wales, Ghalib was given to 3 babies in 2015 and 16 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

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