Suhayb
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 372 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Suhayb peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 26 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Suhayb remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Suhayb ranks #6402 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Suhayb is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'the reddish one' or 'one with reddish hair.' Suhayb al-Rumi was a revered Companion of the Prophet Muhammad — a Byzantine-born man who embraced Islam and became known for sacrificing his wealth for his faith.
For Muslim families, Suhayb carries the memory of an extraordinary early convert, a man who crossed cultures and empires for his beliefs. His story makes this a name of remarkable depth.
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Phonetically, Suhayb 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 Suhayb’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suhayb was #6091 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6402, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 87 | #5654 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 203 | #4909 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 82 | #8091 | — |
The Story of Suhayb
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Suhayb is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Suhayb are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Suhayb?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Suhayb — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 203 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Suhayb by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Suhayb per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6402 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4200 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6112 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5308 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6246 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4214 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4466 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4444 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4447 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5481 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5960 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4161 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4833 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5642 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5444 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5519 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8225 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9656 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7351 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8208 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024