Suhaib

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 493 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5016 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Suhaib peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 36 babies received this name in a single year (2019). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Suhaib remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Suhaib ranks #5016 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Suhaib is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'reddish-blond' or 'one with reddish hair.' Suhaib ibn Sinan al-Rumi was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad — a Roman-born early Muslim who migrated from Mecca to Medina, famously giving up all his wealth for the sake of his faith.

The story of Suhaib al-Rumi — trading his entire fortune to be free to follow Islam — makes this name one of remarkable moral courage in Islamic tradition. For Muslim families honoring the Companions of the Prophet, Suhaib carries a legacy of sacrifice and unwavering conviction.

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Phonetically, Suhaib 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 Suhaib’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

493

Total births

Since 1991

2019

Peak

36 births

1991

First recorded

34 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Suhaib climbed 1074 spots in the last 20 years — from #6090 to #5016.

First appeared: 1991Peak: 2019 (36 births)Current: #5016

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Suhaib
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	79	#6127	▼
2010s	239	#4426	▲
2000s	144	#5760	▲
1990s	31	#8128	—

The Story of Suhaib

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Suhaib is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Suhaib are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.

How rare is Suhaib?

Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Suhaib — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2010s with 239 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Suhaib by the numbers

Would fill 10 school buses
Meeting one Suhaib per day would take 1.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 1991–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Suhaib
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#5016	+3 (17.6%)
2023	17	#5628	+1 (6.3%)
2022	16	#5830	-1 (-5.9%)
2021	17	#5531	+8 (88.9%)
2020	9	#8630	-27 (-75.0%)
2019	36	#3248	+16 (80.0%)
2018	20	#4896	+2 (11.1%)
2017	18	#5270	-14 (-43.8%)
2016	32	#3511	+6 (23.1%)
2015	26	#4064	+2 (8.3%)
2014	24	#4243	+7 (41.2%)
2013	17	#5362	-8 (-32.0%)
2012	25	#4113	+2 (8.7%)
2011	23	#4335	+5 (27.8%)
2010	18	#5218	+2 (12.5%)
2009	16	#5765	-2 (-11.1%)
2008	18	#5224	+1 (5.9%)
2007	17	#5408	+1 (6.3%)
2006	16	#5487	+4 (33.3%)
2005	12	#6575	-1 (-7.7%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Suhaib is primarily a boy's name.

When was Suhaib most popular?

Suhaib reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 36 births that year. It is currently ranked #5016 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Suhaib?

Suhaib is currently ranked #5016 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 493 babies since 1991.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024