UK girl's name
Labiba
Of Arabic origin, meaning intelligent, clever, or having good sense.
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.
Labiba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Labiba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 12 births.
This profile covers 101 England and Wales registrations across 20 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Labiba. 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
- • Labiba ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 12 girls were registered as Labiba.
- • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Labiba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2004
12 births
Estimated living
100
2026
Meaning
What does Labiba mean?
The name Labiba is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "labib," 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 deep roots.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name Labiba gained popularity among Muslim communities. It was often given to girls with the hope that they would grow up to be intelligent and wise individuals. The name is mentioned in some classical Arabic literature and poetry, reflecting its cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Labiba comes from the 7th century. Labiba bint al-Harith was a renowned female poet and scholar who lived during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. She was known for her eloquence and wisdom, and her poetry has been preserved in various anthologies.
In the 11th century, Labiba al-Baghdadiya was a prominent female scholar and poet from Baghdad. She was renowned for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her contributions to the field of linguistics.
During the 13th century, Labiba al-Andalusiya was a notable Andalusian poet and literary figure. She was born in Seville, Spain, and her poetry reflected the rich cultural diversity of the region at that time.
In the 14th century, Labiba bint al-Mufaddal was a renowned scholar and writer from Damascus. She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the field of hadith studies.
Another notable figure was Labiba al-Nahrawaniya, a 9th-century female scholar and poet from Nahrawān, Iraq. She was respected for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her skills in calligraphy.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Labiba. Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with intelligence, wisdom, and literary excellence, particularly in the Arab and Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Labiba over time
The chart below shows babies named Labiba 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 Labiba, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Labiba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Labiba 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 | #5153 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4578 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3316 | 53 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2954 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Labiba
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Labiba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Labiba in the UK right now?
In 2024, Labiba was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Labiba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 12 babies registered as Labiba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Labiba?
Of Arabic origin, meaning intelligent, clever, or having good sense.
How many people are called Labiba in the UK?
A total of 101 babies have been registered as Labiba across the 20 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.