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Sahiba

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Pronounced sah-HEE-buh /sɑːˈhiː.bə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib ('companion; master; owner'), widely used in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi as a respectful term for a lady. As a given name it is read 'lady; companion', a term of courtesy, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sahiba means 'lady; companion' — the feminine of sahib, the old term of respect (said 'sah-HEE-buh').
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib ('companion; master; owner'), widely used in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi as a respectful term for a lady. As a given name it is read 'lady; companion', a term of courtesy, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14912 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319922024

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

Sahiba comes from Arabic sahiba, the feminine of sahib, 'companion; master' — a word that crossed into Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi as a term of address, roughly 'madam' or 'lady'. As a given name it is used in Muslim and Sikh families across South Asia and the diaspora, and it keeps its courteous sense, which we note respectfully (said 'sah-HEE-buh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, dignified, and South Asian in flavor.

Did you know? Sahib traveled from Arabic into Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi as a word of courtesy — 'sir', roughly. Sahiba is its feminine: 'lady; companion'. Used as a given name, it carries that note of respect, which we note in turn (said 'sah-HEE-buh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sahiba — Arabic sahiba, feminine of sahib 'companion; master'; Urdu/Punjabi usage

Variations

SaahibaSahibahSaheba

Nicknames

SahiBiba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahiba mean?

Sahiba means 'lady; companion' — the feminine of Arabic sahib, used widely in Urdu and Punjabi.

How do you pronounce Sahiba?

It's said sah-HEE-buh /sɑːˈhiː.bə/ — three beats, stress on the middle.

Is Sahiba a boy or girl name?

Sahiba is a girl's name; Sahib is the masculine.

How popular is Sahiba?

Sahiba is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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