Habib
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning beloved, dear, friend.
Habib by the numbers
In 2025, 16 babies in England and Wales were named Habib. In the US, 28 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Habib. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Harisguardian or watchful125 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hakimwise; intelligent; a judge22 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamidpraiseworthy; one who is praised16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hatimdecisive, determined; from the judge7 in England and Wales (2025)
- Halilfriend, beloved; one who is intimate5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Haniftrue believer; one who is upright8 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Habib
Names that are said the same way as Habib, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Habeebbeloved, dear one7 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Habib, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean love
Like Habib, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Habib
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