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Sohaib

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Pronounced soh-HYB /soʊˈhaɪb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Suhaib, 'one with reddish/fair hair or complexion' (a diminutive of ashab; Suhaib al-Rumi, a Companion of the Prophet)Low

In 30 seconds: One with reddish hair/complexion: Sohaib is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'soh-HYB').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Suhaib, 'one with reddish/fair hair or complexion' (a diminutive of ashab; Suhaib al-Rumi, a Companion of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2025)#13624 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 297

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219822025

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

Sohaib comes from the Arabic Suhaib, 'one with reddish/fair hair or complexion' (a diminutive of ashab; Suhaib al-Rumi, a Companion of the Prophet). A crisp, classic name (said 'soh-HYB').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, reddish-haired at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sohaib (Suhaib) means 'one with reddish/fair hair or complexion' in Arabic (Suhaib al-Rumi, a Companion of the Prophet) — crisp and classic (said 'soh-HYB').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sohaib — Arabic etymology

Variations

SuhaibSuhaybSohaeb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sohaib mean?

Sohaib (Suhaib) is Arabic for 'one with reddish/fair hair or complexion' (a Companion of the Prophet).

How do you pronounce Sohaib?

It's said soh-HYB /soʊˈhaɪb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sohaib a boy or girl name?

Sohaib is a boy's name.

How popular is Sohaib?

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

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