Tayyib
Meaninggood, pure · Arabic
Tayyib 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tayyib would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationTayyib peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Tayyib you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- HistoryTayyib first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2019–2025
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About the name Tayyib
Tayyib 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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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Tayyib
What does the name Tayyib mean?
Tayyib 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 Tayyib?
Tayyib 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 Tayyib a boy or girl name?
Tayyib is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tayyib?
Tayyib is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #10,803 in 2019, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tayyib?
If you like Tayyib, you might also like Tobias, Boone, Hassan and Evander.
What should I know before naming my baby Tayyib?
Tayyib 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 simple to spell and say, 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.