UK boy's name
Areeb
A masculine Arabic name meaning "perfumed" or "fragrant".
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.
Areeb is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Areeb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 22 births.
This profile covers 395 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 392 living people in the UK are called Areeb. 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
- • Areeb ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 22 boys were registered as Areeb.
- • About 392 living people in the UK are estimated to have Areeb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2003
22 births
Estimated living
392
2026
Meaning
What does Areeb mean?
The name Areeb is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "Raib," which means "fresh," "pure," or "untainted." The name first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era, and it gained popularity after the advent of Islam.
In Islamic history, Areeb is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This companion, known as Areeb ibn Sa'd, was a renowned scholar and played a significant role in the early days of Islam. His contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and the preservation of the Hadith (the sayings of the Prophet) have been widely acknowledged.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Areeb can be found in ancient Arabic literature, such as poetry and historical chronicles. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Areeb was Areeb ibn Rabiah, a famous Arab poet who lived in the 6th century CE. His poems were widely acclaimed and celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Areeb. One such figure was Areeb al-Asfahani, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry were significant, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
Another prominent individual with the name Areeb was Areeb al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurisprudent who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his deep understanding of the Quran and Islamic law, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars.
In the realm of literature, Areeb al-Rumi was a celebrated Persian poet who lived in the 13th century CE. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, have been widely appreciated and studied throughout the ages.
The name Areeb has also been borne by several modern-day individuals, including writers, academics, and public figures, further contributing to its rich historical legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Areeb over time
The chart below shows babies named Areeb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Areeb, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Areeb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Areeb 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 | #2575 | 46 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1592 | 158 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1207 | 165 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1453 | 26 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Areeb
- 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
Areeb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Areeb in the UK right now?
In 2024, Areeb was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Areeb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 22 babies registered as Areeb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Areeb?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "perfumed" or "fragrant".
How many people are called Areeb in the UK?
A total of 395 babies have been registered as Areeb across the 28 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.