Labib
Meaningsensible, intelligent · Arabic
Labib is an Arabic boy name meaning “sensible, intelligent”. 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?
- GenerationLabib peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Labib you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Labib would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryLabib first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Labib
Labib is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “sensible, intelligent”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Labib
What does the name Labib mean?
Labib means “sensible, intelligent” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Akil (“wise, intelligent”), Faheem (“understanding, intelligent”), Aqil (“wise, intelligent”) and Fahim (“understanding, intelligent”).
What is the origin of the name Labib?
Labib 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 Labib a boy or girl name?
Labib is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Labib.
How popular is the name Labib?
Labib ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #8,130.
What names are similar to Labib?
If you like Labib, you might also like Akil, Faheem, Aqil and Fahim.
What should I know before naming my baby Labib?
Labib is an Arabic boy name meaning “sensible, intelligent”. 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.