Talib

Talib is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “seeker.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Talib at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“seeker”

About the name Talib

Talib belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “seeker” — 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, Talib first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2194 in 1978, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 902 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Talib in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2194 in 1978
Peak year
2002
Babies named Talib in 2024
7
Total since 1880
902

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Talib mean?

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

Is Talib a boy or girl name?

Talib is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Talib?

Talib comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Talib?

Talib first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2194 in 1978, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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