UK boy's name
Labib
A masculine Arabic name meaning "intelligent person" or "learned scholar".
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.
Labib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Labib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 8 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Labib. 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
- • Labib ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 8 boys were registered as Labib.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Labib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
8 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Labib mean?
The name Labib is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "labbab," which means "intelligent" or "wise." It has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Labib dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic golden age. It was a popular name among scholars and intellectuals who valued knowledge and wisdom. Some believe the name may have been inspired by the Quranic verse, "Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you" (49:13), which emphasizes the importance of piety and virtue over worldly status.
One of the earliest historical figures known to have borne the name Labib was Labib ibn Rabi'ah al-'Amiri (died 661 CE), a renowned Arab poet and warrior from the Banu Amir tribe. He was known for his eloquence and courage on the battlefield, and his poetry was widely celebrated during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Labib was Labib al-Basri (677-748 CE), a prominent Muslim scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He was a leading figure in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the interpretation of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
During the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE), the name Labib gained further popularity among scholars and philosophers. One such individual was Labib ibn Qurrah (836-901 CE), a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and physician from Baghdad. He made important contributions to the fields of optics, mechanics, and astronomy, and was respected for his intellectual prowess.
In more recent history, Labib Shuqair (1886-1952) was a prominent Syrian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works celebrated Arabic culture and language and contributed to the revival of classical Arabic poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Labib was Labib Mikhail Iskandar (1909-1969), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 1950 to 1952. He was instrumental in promoting Arab unity and played a crucial role in the early years of the Arab League.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Labib over time
The chart below shows babies named Labib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Labib, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Labib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Labib 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 | #3615 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3967 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2881 | 38 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2069 | 15 | 3 |
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- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Labib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Labib in the UK right now?
In 2024, Labib was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Labib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 8 babies registered as Labib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Labib?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "intelligent person" or "learned scholar".
How many people are called Labib in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Labib across the 18 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.