Habib
Meaningbeloved · Arabic
Habib is an Arabic boy name meaning “beloved”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Habib would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHabib peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Habib you'd meet today is about 43 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Habibs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Habib would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 58,824 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHabib first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Habib
Habib is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “beloved”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Habib
What does the name Habib mean?
Habib means “beloved” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “beloved” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include David (“beloved”), Jedidiah (“beloved of God”), Amado (“beloved”) and Dovid (“beloved”).
What is the origin of the name Habib?
Habib is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Habib a boy or girl name?
Habib is a boy name. In 2025, 29 US boys were named Habib.
How popular is the name Habib?
Habib ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #2,709. Over the last five years it has climbed 384 places.
What names are similar to Habib?
If you like Habib, you might also like David, Jedidiah, Amado and Dovid.
What should I know before naming my baby Habib?
Habib is an Arabic boy name meaning “beloved”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.