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Habib

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-BEEB /hɑˈbib/High

Meaning: Beloved, dear, darling; from Arabic habib, a term of deep affectionHigh

In 30 seconds: The word a whole culture uses for 'my dear': Habib is Arabic for 'beloved' — friend, sweetheart, and term of tenderness all at once. Warm, classic, and affectionate to the core.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningBeloved, dear, darling; from Arabic habib, a term of deep affection
U.S. rank (2025)#3790 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 944

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919722025

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

Habib comes from Arabic habib, 'beloved, dear one', from the root for love. A classic across the Arab and Muslim world for centuries, it is borne as both a given name and an affectionate address; the Prophet Muhammad is called Habib Allah, 'beloved of God'.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Uncommon, beloved at the root, and warmly classic.

Did you know? 'Habibi' (my beloved) is one of the most-spoken words in the Arab world — said to friends, family, and sweethearts alike; Habib is the name behind that everyday endearment.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Habib — etymology

Variations

HabeebHabibi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Habib Bourguiba (1903-2000)
    first President of Tunisia
  • ★Habib Koité
    Malian guitarist and singer-songwriter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Habib mean?

Habib is Arabic for 'beloved, dear one'.

How do you pronounce Habib?

It's said hah-BEEB /hɑˈbib/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Habib a boy or girl name?

Habib is a boy's name; Habiba is the feminine.

How popular is Habib?

Habib is an uncommon name in the U.S. and classic across the Arab world.

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