Habib
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-bib]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Beloved."
- Origin
- African
Habib Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 915 baby boys have been named Habib. The name peaked in 2019 with 39 US births that year (rank #3067). In 2024, ranked #3470 nationally — 403 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Habib
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Habib births are: New York (69), California (52), Georgia (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Habib
If you like Habib's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Habib's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Hadad, Hadar, Haden, Hadon.
Quick Facts About Habib
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Compare Habib to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Habib against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).