Ayoub
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,009 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Job, one of the prophets mentioned in the Qur'an
Ayoub is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God.' In the Quran, Ayyub is praised as a prophet of extraordinary patience who endured suffering without losing faith — making this a name that embodies spiritual resilience.
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Phonetically, Ayoub belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ayoub’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayoub climbed 1463 spots in the last 20 years — from #3743 to #2280.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 265 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 432 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 248 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 59 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ayoub
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ayoub is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayoub are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Ayoub?
Only about 1 in every 58,065 babies born in 2024 was named Ayoub — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 432 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ayoub by the numbers
- Would fill 21 school buses
- Meeting one Ayoub per day would take 2.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | #2280 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2389 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2649 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2553 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2730 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2424 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2996 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2242 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3062 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2970 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2346 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2896 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2871 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3800 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3341 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3227 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3519 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3899 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4205 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024