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UK boy's name

Khubaib

A masculine Arabic name meaning "small grape" or "a type of plant".

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.

Khubaib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khubaib 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 2004, with 7 births.

This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Khubaib. 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

  • Khubaib ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 7 boys were registered as Khubaib.
  • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khubaib 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

2004

7 births

Estimated living

41

2026

Meaning

What does Khubaib mean?

The name Khubaib originates from the Arabic language and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word 'khaib', which means 'disappointment' or 'failure'. The name carries the connotation of resilience and perseverance in the face of disappointment or setbacks.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Khubaib can be found in Islamic religious texts. Khubaib ibn Adi was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is known for his bravery and steadfastness in the face of adversity. He was captured by the Quraysh tribe and tortured before being executed in 624 CE, but he remained unwavering in his faith until the end.

Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Khubaib was Khubaib al-Asadi, a renowned Arab poet from the 7th century CE. He was known for his eloquent and powerful poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of courage, loyalty, and honor.

In the 9th century CE, Khubaib ibn al-Asamm was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Kufa, Iraq. He was revered for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, Khubaib al-Kindi was a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, metaphysics, and the translation of Greek philosophical works into Arabic.

Another notable figure named Khubaib was Khubaib al-Andalusi, a Muslim scholar and poet from 11th century Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was widely respected for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of the region.

The name Khubaib has been carried through history by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields, from warriors and poets to scholars and philosophers. While the precise origins of the name may be rooted in antiquity, its enduring presence reflects its symbolic significance and the influence of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khubaib over time

The chart below shows babies named Khubaib 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 Khubaib, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khubaib
02457199720102024

Decades

Khubaib by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khubaib 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 #5119 3 1
2010s #4009 8 2
2000s #3034 24 5
1990s #2880 6 2

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FAQ

Khubaib: questions and answers

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

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

When was Khubaib most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 7 babies registered as Khubaib in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khubaib?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "small grape" or "a type of plant".

How many people are called Khubaib in the UK?

A total of 41 babies have been registered as Khubaib across the 10 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.