UK boy's name
Arbi
A name of Arabic origin meaning "pleasant" or "eloquent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arbi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arbi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Arbi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arbi ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Arbi.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arbi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Arbi mean?
The name Arbi has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "arabi," meaning "Arab" or "Arabian," suggesting that the name was initially used to denote someone of Arabian descent or cultural heritage.
Arbi is a relatively uncommon name, but it has been documented in various historical records and texts throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of the 8th-century Arab historian, Al-Waqidi, who mentioned an individual named Arbi ibn Malik, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the 10th century, an Arab poet and scholar named Arbi ibn Abi Bakr al-Qurtubi was known for his contributions to the field of literature and Islamic studies. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, in 949 CE and passed away in 1031 CE.
During the 12th century, a notable figure named Arbi ibn Abi Bakr al-Muqri gained recognition as a prominent Qur'anic reciter and scholar in Andalusia, the region of present-day Spain that was under Muslim rule at the time.
In the 14th century, an Arab historian and geographer named Arbi ibn Muhammad al-Hamdani wrote extensively about the history and geography of Yemen, providing valuable insights into the region's rich cultural heritage.
Another notable individual with the name Arbi was Arbi ibn al-Muhallab, a military commander who lived in the 7th century CE. He played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and is remembered for his strategic leadership and military prowess.
While the name Arbi has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by several influential figures, primarily from the Arab world, who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, religion, history, and military affairs.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arbi over time
The chart below shows babies named Arbi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arbi, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arbi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arbi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3898 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4177 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Arbi
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Arbi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arbi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arbi was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Arbi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Arbi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arbi?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "pleasant" or "eloquent".
How many people are called Arbi in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Arbi across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.