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Habibullah

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-bee-BUL-lah /ħa.biːˈbʊl.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic name joining habib ('beloved, friend') and Allah ('God') — so 'beloved of God' or 'friend of Allah.' A title given to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. Documented; noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devout Arabic name: Habibullah means 'beloved of God' (said 'hah-bee-BUL-lah'). Warm and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn Arabic name joining habib ('beloved, friend') and Allah ('God') — so 'beloved of God' or 'friend of Allah.' A title given to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. Documented; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12908 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120212024

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

Habibullah is an Arabic name from habib ('beloved, friend') and Allah ('God'), so 'beloved of God' or 'friend of Allah.' Long used across the Muslim world, it carries deep devotional weight, echoing a title of the Prophet. We note this respectfully. A profound heritage pick (said 'hah-bee-BUL-lah').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a treasured name in Muslim families. Rare here, cherished widely, and devout.

Did you know? Habibullah means 'beloved of God' — habib ('beloved') plus Allah ('God') — a title honoring the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. A deeply meaningful pick (said 'hah-bee-BUL-lah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Habibullah — Arabic 'beloved of God' (habib + Allah); documented

Variations

HabiballahHabibollah

Nicknames

HabibHabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Habibullah mean?

Habibullah is an Arabic name from habib ('beloved') and Allah ('God'), so 'beloved of God' or 'friend of Allah.'

How do you pronounce Habibullah?

It's said hah-bee-BUL-lah /ħa.biːˈbʊl.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Habibullah a boy or girl name?

Habibullah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Habibullah?

Habibullah is rare for boys in the U.S. but cherished across the Muslim world.

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