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UK boy's name

Ayuub

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "patient, long-suffering".

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.

Ayuub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayuub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 18 births.

This profile covers 205 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 2000 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 204 living people in the UK are called Ayuub. 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

  • Ayuub ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 18 boys were registered as Ayuub.
  • About 204 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayuub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

18 births

Estimated living

204

2026

Meaning

What does Ayuub mean?

The name Ayuub has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the biblical name Job. It is a masculine given name that has been widely used across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

The name Ayuub is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as the name of a prophet known for his patience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The story of Ayuub, also known as Job in the Bible, is a powerful narrative of faith and resilience.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ayuub can be found in the Quran itself, which dates back to the 7th century. The name has also been mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records throughout the centuries.

Over the course of history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ayuub. One of the most famous was Ayuub ibn Maslamah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent military leader who lived in the 7th century. Another notable figure was Ayuub ibn Shuayb al-Ansari, a renowned scholar of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) who lived in the 8th century.

In the 12th century, Ayuub ibn Shadi al-Malaki was a distinguished philosopher and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. During the 13th century, Ayuub ibn al-Qadi al-Nablusi was a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from Syria.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ayuub Khan, a 19th-century Afghan ruler who played a crucial role in the First Anglo-Afghan War. He was known for his resistance against British imperial forces and his efforts to maintain Afghan independence.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Ayuub throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ayuub over time

The chart below shows babies named Ayuub registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Ayuub, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ayuub
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Decades

Ayuub by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayuub 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 #3721 24 5
2010s #2778 77 10
2000s #1883 104 10

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FAQ

Ayuub: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ayuub in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ayuub was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ayuub most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 18 babies registered as Ayuub in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ayuub?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "patient, long-suffering".

How many people are called Ayuub in the UK?

A total of 205 babies have been registered as Ayuub across the 25 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.