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Tayeb

Boy name · Arabic

Meaninggood, pure · Arabic

Tayeb is an Arabic boy name meaning “good, pure”. 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.

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  • GenerationTayeb is having its moment right now. Most Tayebs 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 Tayeb would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTayeb first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Baby lying on a soft blue blanket
hello, little Tayeb

US births per million boys, 2025–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tayeb

Tayeb is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “good, pure”. 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 Tayeb

What does the name Tayeb mean?

Tayeb means “good, pure” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tobias (“God is good”), Boone (“good”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Evander (“good man”).

What is the origin of the name Tayeb?

Tayeb 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 Tayeb a boy or girl name?

Tayeb is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Tayeb.

How popular is the name Tayeb?

Tayeb ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.

What names are similar to Tayeb?

If you like Tayeb, you might also like Tobias, Boone, Hassan and Evander.

What should I know before naming my baby Tayeb?

Tayeb is an Arabic boy name meaning “good, pure”. 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.