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Suhaib

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-HAYB /suˈhaɪb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Suhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion; ruddy' (a companion of the Prophet)Medium

In 30 seconds: Fair and honored: Suhaib is Arabic for 'of reddish/fair hair'. Devout, warm, and dignified (the companion Suhayb ar-Rumi).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Suhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion; ruddy' (a companion of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2025)#6406 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919912025

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

Suhaib comes from Arabic Suhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion; ruddy'. Borne by Suhayb ar-Rumi, a beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad, it's a devout, warm name across the Muslim world (said 'soo-HAYB').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, of-reddish-fair-hair at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Suhayb means 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion' in Arabic — borne by Suhayb ar-Rumi, an honored companion of the Prophet Muhammad; devout and dignified.
Overall data confidence 75%
Arabic references — Suhayb — etymology

Variations

SuhaybSohaibSoheb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhaib mean?

Suhaib is Arabic for 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion'.

How do you pronounce Suhaib?

It's said soo-HAYB /suˈhaɪb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhaib a boy or girl name?

Suhaib is a boy's name.

How popular is Suhaib?

Suhaib is a rare name in the U.S.

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