Suheb
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 35 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 35 babies have been named Suheb in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Suheb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Suheb is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Suhayb or Suhaib, meaning 'reddish-haired' or 'tawny.' Suhaib ibn Sinan al-Rumi was a notable Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as 'Suhaib the Roman' for his Byzantine background — giving the name historical resonance in Islamic tradition.
Suheb is rare in U.S. SSA records, appearing primarily in Muslim families. The simplified spelling makes it more accessible to English speakers while honoring the original Arabic name's history and meaning.
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Suheb first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2010. A twenty-first-century entry, Suheb belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suheb has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35 | #11007 | — |
The Story of Suheb
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Suheb is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Suheb are most likely born between 2010 and 2016.
How rare is Suheb?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Suheb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 35 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2010–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | #11950 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8048 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13801 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10631 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10605 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2016