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Talib

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-lib /ˈtɑːlɪb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, 'seeker' or 'student,' often read 'seeker of knowledge.' Borne by Abu Talib, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; a warm, learned-feeling name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A learned name: Talib is Arabic for 'seeker of knowledge, student' (said 'TAH-lib'). Warm and thoughtful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, 'seeker' or 'student,' often read 'seeker of knowledge.' Borne by Abu Talib, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; a warm, learned-feeling name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13667 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 907

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219712025

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

Talib comes from Arabic, 'seeker, student,' commonly read 'seeker of knowledge.' Historically tied to Abu Talib, uncle of the Prophet, it reads warm and studious. Thoughtful and rooted (said 'TAH-lib').

In the U.S. it appears softly, used among Muslim and African American families as a heritage pick. Learned, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Talib means 'seeker' or 'student' in Arabic - often glossed 'seeker of knowledge' - and is known from Abu Talib, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (said 'TAH-lib').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Talib — Arabic 'seeker, student'; Abu Talib

Variations

TalebTalub

Nicknames

TalLibi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talib mean?

Talib is Arabic for 'seeker' or 'student,' often 'seeker of knowledge.'

How do you pronounce Talib?

It's said TAH-lib /ˈtɑːlɪb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Talib a boy or girl name?

Talib is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Talib?

Talib is used among Muslim families and uncommon overall in the U.S.

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