Hiba
Meaninggift · Arabic
Hiba is an Arabic girl name meaning “gift”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationHiba is having its moment right now. Most Hibas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hiba would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 18,904 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHiba first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hiba
Hiba is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “gift”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Hiba
What does the name Hiba mean?
Hiba means “gift” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “gift” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Theo (“gift of God”), Matias (“gift of God”), Jesse (“gift”) and Dorothy (“gift of God”).
What is the origin of the name Hiba?
Hiba is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Hiba a boy or girl name?
Hiba is a girl name. In 2025, 85 US girls were named Hiba.
How popular is the name Hiba?
Hiba ranked #2,173 for US girls in 2025, given to 85 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #2,062. Over the last five years it has climbed 717 places.
What names are similar to Hiba?
If you like Hiba, you might also like Theo, Matias, Jesse and Dorothy.
What should I know before naming my baby Hiba?
Hiba is an Arabic girl name meaning “gift”. 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 soft and friendly, 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.