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Shuayb

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Pronounced shoo-AYB /ʃuˈaɪb/Medium

Meaning: Arabic Shu'ayb, the name of a prophet in Islam who is sent to the people of Madyan and is widely identified with the biblical Jethro, father-in-law of Moses. The name is often glossed as a diminutive tied to a root for a branch or path.Medium

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name: Shuayb is a prophet in Islam, identified with Jethro (said 'shoo-AYB'). We note that respectfully.
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MeaningArabic Shu'ayb, the name of a prophet in Islam who is sent to the people of Madyan and is widely identified with the biblical Jethro, father-in-law of Moses. The name is often glossed as a diminutive tied to a root for a branch or path.
U.S. rank (2024)#13887 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420022024

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

Shuayb (Arabic Shu'ayb) is a prophet in Islam, sent to the people of Madyan and named in the Quran; Islamic tradition widely identifies him with the biblical Jethro. Muslim families across the Arab world, South Asia and beyond give the name in his honour, a devotional choice we note respectfully. Grave, scriptural, and warm (said 'shoo-AYB').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried by Muslim families. Rare, prophetic, and reverent.

Did you know? Shuayb is named in the Quran as the prophet sent to the people of Madyan, and is widely identified with Jethro, Moses' father-in-law in the Bible — a figure shared, in different tellings, across traditions. We note this respectfully (said 'shoo-AYB').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shuayb — Quranic prophet Shu'ayb; identified with Jethro

Variations

ShoaibShuaibShoiab

Nicknames

ShuShoib

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shuayb mean?

Shuayb is the name of a prophet in Islam, sent to the people of Madyan and widely identified with the biblical Jethro. We note this respectfully.

How do you pronounce Shuayb?

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

Is Shuayb a boy or girl name?

Shuayb is a boy's name.

How popular is Shuayb?

Shuayb is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Shoaib is more common worldwide.

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