Ayyub
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 430 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Ayoub.
Ayyub is a boy's baby name of Hebrew and Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'one who returns to God.' In both the Hebrew Bible and the Quran, Job/Ayyub is celebrated as a prophet and model of patience, enduring extreme suffering with unwavering faith.
Ayyub is used across the Muslim world as a name that explicitly honors Quranic prophecy. The story of Ayyub's steadfast endurance makes it a name with deep meaning for parents who want their child's name to reflect the value of resilience and trust in God.
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In the American context, Ayyub is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1993–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Ayyub is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #2668), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayyub climbed 6359 spots in the last 20 years — from #9027 to #2668.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 163 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 194 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 63 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Ayyub
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ayyub is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayyub are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Ayyub?
Only about 1 in every 73,469 babies born in 2024 was named Ayyub — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2010s with 194 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Ayyub by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Ayyub per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1993–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | #2668 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3630 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3890 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4124 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3579 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3725 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4001 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4610 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4001 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5535 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4889 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4816 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6349 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5974 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7126 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7740 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6797 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8996 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12227 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10254 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2024