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Habeeb

♂ Boy

Pronounced huh-BEEB /həˈbiːb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Habib/Habeeb, 'beloved; darling; dear one.' A warm, affectionate name carried across the Arab world.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Habeeb means 'beloved; darling' (said 'huh-BEEB').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Habib/Habeeb, 'beloved; darling; dear one.' A warm, affectionate name carried across the Arab world.
U.S. rank (2022)#10163 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819862022

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

Habeeb (Habib) is Arabic for 'beloved; darling,' a term of deep affection and a common given name. It reads warm and heartfelt, rare in the U.S. (said 'huh-BEEB').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Arab and Muslim families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Habeeb comes from the Arabic for 'beloved; darling; dear one' — a warm, affectionate name across the Arab world (said 'huh-BEEB').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Habeeb — Arabic Habib 'beloved; darling'

Variations

HabibHabebHabeebullah

Nicknames

BeebHabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Habeeb mean?

Habeeb is Arabic for 'beloved; darling; dear one.'

How do you pronounce Habeeb?

It's said huh-BEEB /həˈbiːb/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Habeeb a boy or girl name?

Habeeb is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Habeeb?

Habeeb is a very rare name in the U.S.

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