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UK boy's name

Hasib

An Arabic name meaning "one who makes arithmetic calculations, mathematician.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hasib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hasib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 14 births.

This profile covers 104 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 103 living people in the UK are called Hasib. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hasib ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 14 boys were registered as Hasib.
  • About 103 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hasib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2005

14 births

Estimated living

103

2026

Meaning

What does Hasib mean?

The name Hasib has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hasiba" which means "to calculate" or "to reckon." The name is often associated with professions related to mathematics, accounting, or finance.

In the early days of Islam, the name Hasib was often used to refer to individuals who were skilled in arithmetic or bookkeeping. It was a respectable title bestowed upon those who excelled in these fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasib can be found in the writings of renowned Muslim scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. Al-Jahiz, a famous Arabic prose writer and author of several works on zoology and literature, mentions a person named Hasib in his book "Kitab al-Hayawan" (Book of Animals).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hasib. One such person was Hasib al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and wrote extensively on the subject.

Another famous bearer of the name was Hasib Karim Khan, a prominent Indian ruler who reigned over the princely state of Bhopal from 1844 to 1851. He was known for his progressive reforms and his efforts to modernize the state's administration.

In the world of literature, Hasib Nusayr was a Syrian poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He is best known for his poetry collections, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary.

During the Islamic Golden Age, a scholar named Hasib al-Razi lived in the 9th century. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of various mathematical concepts and theories.

Another notable figure was Hasib Amin, an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1939 to 1944. He played a crucial role in Egypt's struggle for independence from British rule.

The name Hasib has a rich historical legacy, spanning various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, literature, and politics. It has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective domains, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of the regions they belonged to.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hasib over time

The chart below shows babies named Hasib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Hasib, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hasib
0471114199620092023

Decades

Hasib by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hasib 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 #4248 11 3
2010s #3761 22 5
2000s #2942 47 9
1990s #1978 24 4

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FAQ

Hasib: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Hasib was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Hasib most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 14 babies registered as Hasib in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hasib?

An Arabic name meaning "one who makes arithmetic calculations, mathematician.".

How many people are called Hasib in the UK?

A total of 104 babies have been registered as Hasib across the 21 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.