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Shuaib

♂ Boy

Pronounced shoo-EYEB /ʃuˈaɪb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Shu'ayb, 'one who shows/guides to the right path' — a prophet sent to the people of MidianMedium

In 30 seconds: A guiding prophet: Shuaib is Arabic — a prophet who guided his people. Devout, strong, and honored.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Shu'ayb, 'one who shows/guides to the right path' — a prophet sent to the people of Midian

U.S. rank (2025)#6397 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 333

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

Shuaib comes from Arabic Shu'ayb — a revered prophet in Islam sent to guide the people of Midian (often identified with Jethro, Moses's father-in-law); the name suggests 'one who guides to the right path'. A devout, strong name across the Muslim world (said 'shoo-EYEB').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-guiding-prophet at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shu'ayb is a prophet in Islam, sent to guide the people of Midian (often identified with the biblical Jethro) — his name suggests 'one who guides to the right path'; devout and honored.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Shu'ayb — prophet name

Variations

ShoaibShuaybShoab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shuaib mean?

Shuaib is the name of a prophet in Islam, suggesting 'one who guides to the right path'.

How do you pronounce Shuaib?

It's said shoo-EYEB /ʃuˈaɪb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shuaib a boy or girl name?

Shuaib is a boy's name.

How popular is Shuaib?

Shuaib is a rare name in the U.S.