Thabit
Meaningfirm, steady · Arabic
Thabit is an Arabic boy name meaning “firm, steady”. 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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- Word funThabit starts and ends with the same letter, T. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationThabit peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Thabit you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- HistoryThabit first shows up in US birth records in 2016, 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, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Thabit
Thabit is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “firm, steady”. 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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Questions about the name Thabit
What does the name Thabit mean?
Thabit means “firm, steady” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yudhishthir (“steady in battle”).
What is the origin of the name Thabit?
Thabit 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 Thabit a boy or girl name?
Thabit is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thabit?
Thabit is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #10,775 in 2017, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Thabit?
If you like Thabit, you might also like Yudhishthir.
What should I know before naming my baby Thabit?
Thabit is an Arabic boy name meaning “firm, steady”. 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.