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Ayub

♂ Boy

Pronounced ay-YOOB /ʔaj.ˈjuːb/Medium

Meaning: Persecuted, hatedMedium

In 30 seconds: Ayub is the Arabic form of the name Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'hated' — borne in scripture by a figure known for his patience under suffering.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu, Pashto
MeaningPersecuted, hated
U.S. rank (2024)#2165 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ayub is the Arabic version of the biblical Job, and its meaning, 'persecuted, hated', points to the trials that figure endured. The name is shared across faiths and languages, as its variations Ayoub, Ayyub, the Ethiopic Eyob, and the European Job and Hiob show.

It is a steady, two-syllable name common throughout the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world. Bearers include the British actor and playwright Ayub Khan-Din, author of 'East Is East', and Ayub Khan, the second President of Pakistan.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ayub is 'persecuted, hated', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Ayub — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AyoubAyyubEyobJobHiob

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ayub Khan-Din (1961–present)
    British actor and playwright, author of 'East Is East'.
  • ★Ayub Khan (1907–1974)
    Second President of Pakistan (1958–1969) and army commander-in-chief.

If you like Ayub…

Ayoub— A listed variation of Ayub, the common French-influenced spelling.
Ayyub— A listed transliteration of Ayub closer to the Arabic original.
Job— The English biblical name that Ayub is the Arabic form of.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayub mean?

Ayub is usually explained as meaning 'persecuted, hated' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Ayub?

It's commonly said ay-YOOB /ʔaj.ˈjuːb/.

Is Ayub a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ayub is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ayub?

In 2024, Ayub ranked #2165 in the U.S. for boys, with 67 births recorded.