Ayub
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,549 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Arabic.
Ayub is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God.' In the Islamic tradition, Ayyub (Job) is a prophet renowned for his extraordinary patience in the face of suffering — making this a name that embodies resilience and faith.
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Ayub is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Ayub has been recorded as a boy's name since 1996, with 1,549 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayub has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 325 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 743 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 426 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 55 | — |
The Story of Ayub
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Ayub is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayub are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Ayub?
Only about 1 in every 53,731 babies born in 2024 was named Ayub — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 743 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ayub by the numbers
- Would fill 32 school buses
- Meeting one Ayub per day would take 4.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | #2165 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2065 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2271 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2629 |
| 2020 | 74 | #1946 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1975 |
| 2018 | 94 | #1681 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1737 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1815 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1956 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1885 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2253 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2070 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2003 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2174 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2320 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2065 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2508 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2250 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2848 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024