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Suhayb

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-HAYB /suˈheɪb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Suhayb, a diminutive linked to ashab, 'of reddish hair or complexion; ruddy'Low

In 30 seconds: Of reddish hair or complexion: Suhayb is Arabic for 'of reddish hair'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'soo-HAYB').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Suhayb, a diminutive linked to ashab, 'of reddish hair or complexion; ruddy'
U.S. rank (2025)#7613 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 383

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012025

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

Suhayb comes from Arabic Suhayb, a diminutive linked to ashab, 'of reddish hair or complexion; ruddy'. The name honors Suhayb ar-Rumi, a freed slave who became a devoted companion of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, devout name (said 'soo-HAYB'; nickname Suhi).

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

Did you know? Suhayb means 'of reddish hair or complexion; ruddy' in Arabic — borne by Suhayb ar-Rumi, a beloved companion of the Prophet — a crisp, devout name (said 'soo-HAYB').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Suhayb — Arabic etymology

Variations

SuhaibSohaibSuhayb

Nicknames

Suhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhayb mean?

Suhayb is Arabic for 'of reddish hair or complexion; ruddy'.

How do you pronounce Suhayb?

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

Is Suhayb a boy or girl name?

Suhayb is a boy's name.

How popular is Suhayb?

Suhayb is a rare name in the U.S.

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