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Zohaib

♂ Boy

Pronounced zoh-HEB /zoʊˈhɛb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic — linked to Suhaib/Zuhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion; gold'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: Fair and golden: Zohaib is Arabic, linked to 'reddish/fair hair; gold'. Soft, dignified, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic — linked to Suhaib/Zuhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion; gold'; the gloss varies

U.S. rank (2025)#5857 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 523

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zohaib comes from Arabic, linked to Suhaib/Zuhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion', and to zahab, 'gold' (the gloss varies and is layered, which we note). A soft, dignified name across Pakistan and the South Asian Muslim world (said 'zoh-HEB').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, of-fair-hair-or-gold at the (glossed) root, and dignified.

Did you know? Zohaib is an Arabic name linked to Suhaib/Zuhayb, 'one of reddish or fair hair and complexion' (and to 'gold', zahab) — a soft, dignified name across the South Asian Muslim world (the gloss varies, which we note; said 'zoh-HEB').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Zohaib — gloss varies

Variations

ZuhaibSuhaibSohaib

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zohaib mean?

Zohaib is Arabic, linked to 'reddish/fair hair and complexion' (Suhaib) and 'gold'; the gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zohaib?

It's said zoh-HEB /zoʊˈhɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zohaib a boy or girl name?

Zohaib is a boy's name.

How popular is Zohaib?

Zohaib is a rare name in the U.S.