Liban

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-BAHN /liˈbɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Somali Liban, 'complete; blessed; free from want; lucky'; a warm East African name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Complete; blessed; without want: Liban is a Somali name. Crisp and warm (said 'lee-BAHN'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowSomali

MeaningFrom the Somali Liban, 'complete; blessed; free from want; lucky'; a warm East African name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11466 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

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

Liban comes from the Somali Liban, 'complete; blessed; free from want; lucky' (routes layered). A warm East African name (said 'lee-BAHN').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Somali families. Rare, complete-and-blessed at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Liban is 'complete; blessed; free from want; lucky' in Somali — a warm East African name — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'lee-BAHN').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Liban — Somali; complete/blessed; routes layered

Variations

LibaanLiibaan

Nicknames

Libi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liban mean?

Liban is Somali for 'complete; blessed; free from want; lucky'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Liban?

It's said lee-BAHN /liˈbɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Liban a boy or girl name?

Liban is a boy's name.

How popular is Liban?

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