Ehab

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 459 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7879 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Ehab peaked during the Millennial wave, when 18 babies received this name in a single year (1993). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Ehab remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Ehab ranks #7879 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Ehab is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'gift' or 'giving.' It is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries, carrying the warmth of generosity and the idea of a child as a divine gift to the family.

Ehab is concise and meaningful — a name that distills a profound sentiment into just four letters, beloved across the Arab world for its simplicity and depth.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Ehab belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

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 Ehab’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

459

Total births

Since 1972

1993

Peak

18 births

1972

First recorded

53 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ehab was #5908 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7879, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 1993 (18 births)Current: #7879

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ehab
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	33	#9025	▼
2010s	87	#9095	▼
2000s	120	#6566	—
1990s	121	#5184	▲
1980s	68	#5731	▲
1970s	30	#5075	—

The Story of Ehab

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Ehab is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ehab are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.

How rare is Ehab?

Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ehab — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1990s with 121 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Ehab by the numbers

Would fill 10 school buses
Meeting one Ehab per day would take 1.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1972–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ehab
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#7879	+3 (42.9%)
2023	7	#10020	-2 (-22.2%)
2021	9	#8351	+2 (28.6%)
2020	7	#9851	0
2019	7	#10030	-1 (-12.5%)
2018	8	#9058	+1 (14.3%)
2017	7	#9982	-7 (-50.0%)
2016	14	#6129	+9 (180.0%)
2015	5	#12594	-4 (-44.4%)
2014	9	#8327	-2 (-18.2%)
2013	11	#7173	+1 (10.0%)
2012	10	#7712	-1 (-9.1%)
2011	11	#7137	+6 (120.0%)
2010	5	#12810	-4 (-44.4%)
2009	9	#8498	-4 (-30.8%)
2008	13	#6506	+2 (18.2%)
2007	11	#7235	+3 (37.5%)
2006	8	#8949	-9 (-52.9%)
2005	17	#4886	+4 (30.8%)
2004	13	#5908	+1 (8.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ehab a boy's or girl's name?

Ehab is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ehab most popular?

Ehab reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 18 births that year. It is currently ranked #7879 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ehab?

Ehab is currently ranked #7879 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 459 babies since 1972.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2024