Habib

Habib is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “beloved.” In 2024 it was given to 33 boys in the United States.

Habib at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“beloved”

About the name Habib

Habib belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “beloved” — 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, Habib first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2751 in 1982, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 915 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Habib in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#2751 in 1982
Peak year
2019
Babies named Habib in 2024
33
Total since 1880
915

Habib in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#686 in 2001
Babies named Habib in 2025
16
Total since 1996
513

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Habib mean?

Habib means “beloved” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Habib a boy or girl name?

Habib is a boy name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Habib?

Habib comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Habib?

Habib first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #2751 in 1982, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

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