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Habiba

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How to Pronounce Habiba

Pronounced hə-BEE-bah /həˈbi.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic habiba, 'beloved, darling, sweetheart' (the feminine of Habib)Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved; darling: Habiba is Arabic for 'beloved, darling'. Soft, tender, and warm (said 'hə-BEE-bah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic habiba, 'beloved, darling, sweetheart' (the feminine of Habib)
U.S. rank (2024)#5843 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 764

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419722024

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

Habiba comes from Arabic habiba, 'beloved, darling, sweetheart, dearly loved' (the feminine of Habib). A soft, tender, affectionate name across the Arab and Muslim world (the honored name of an early companion of the Prophet; said 'hə-BEE-bah'; nickname Biba).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, beloved-and-darling at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Habiba means 'beloved, darling, sweetheart' in Arabic (the feminine of Habib) — a soft, tender, much-loved name across the Arab world (said 'hə-BEE-bah').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Habiba — root etymology

Variations

HabibahHabeeba

Nicknames

Biba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Habiba mean?

Habiba is Arabic for 'beloved, darling, sweetheart'.

How do you pronounce Habiba?

It's said hə-BEE-bah /həˈbi.bɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Habiba a boy or girl name?

Habiba is a girl's name.

How popular is Habiba?

Habiba is a rare name in the U.S.

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