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Ehab
♂ Boy
Pronounced EE-hab /ˈi.hæb/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Ihab, 'a gift; a grant; a donation; a bestowal'Low
In 30 seconds: A gift; a grant: Ehab is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EE-hab').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Ihab, 'a gift; a grant; a donation; a bestowal'
U.S. rank (2024)#7879 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 459
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ehab comes from the Arabic Ihab, 'a gift; a grant; a donation; a bestowal'. A crisp, classic name (said 'EE-hab').
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-gift at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Ehab means 'a gift; a grant; a donation' in Arabic — a crisp, classic name (said 'EE-hab').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ehab — Arabic etymology
Variations
IhabEihab
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ehab mean?
Ehab is Arabic for 'a gift; a grant; a donation'.
How do you pronounce Ehab?
It's said EE-hab /ˈi.hæb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ehab a boy or girl name?
Ehab is a boy's name.
How popular is Ehab?
Ehab is a very rare name in the U.S.