Ayuub
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 154 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and one syllable, Ayuub hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1998, with 154 total recorded births.
Ayuub is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Ayuub is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ayuub is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Ayub, the Arabic form of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God.' The name carries deep spiritual resonance across Islamic tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ayuub's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ayuub follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ayuub's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayuub has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 76 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 61 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ayuub
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Ayuub is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayuub are most likely born between 2006 and 2023.
How rare is Ayuub?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ayuub is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 76 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ayuub by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1998–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #9860 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12557 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8912 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7616 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6075 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8106 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6675 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7071 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12473 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9790 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6466 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7752 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8246 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8060 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7685 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10074 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10841 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9763 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2023