UK boy's name
Muhab
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the loved one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muhab is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Muhab is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Muhab. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muhab ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Muhab.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Muhab mean?
The name Muhab originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "hubb," which means "love" or "affection." The name Muhab can be translated to mean "the beloved one" or "the one who is loved."
Historically, the name Muhab has been associated with Islamic traditions and teachings. It is possible that the name was inspired by the concept of love and devotion to God, which is a central theme in Islamic philosophy. However, there are no specific references to the name Muhab in religious scriptures or ancient texts.
One of the earliest known recorded instances of the name Muhab dates back to the 8th century CE. Muhab ibn al-Rabi' al-Qurashi was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was born in 718 CE in Medina and gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Muhab was Muhab al-Din al-Khafaji, a 14th-century Islamic jurist and scholar from Isfahan, Persia (present-day Iran). He was born in 1335 CE and is known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory.
In the 16th century, Muhab ibn Muhammad al-Ansari al-Andalusi was a famous Moroccan scholar and Sufi mystic. He was born in 1516 CE in Fez and is remembered for his writings on Islamic spirituality and mysticism.
Muhab ibn Isma'il al-Baghdadi was a prominent 9th-century Islamic astronomer and mathematician from Baghdad, Iraq. He was born in 820 CE and made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the development of astronomical instruments and the calculation of planetary movements.
Another notable figure with the name Muhab was Muhab al-Din al-Sadr al-Shirazi, a 16th-century Persian philosopher and theologian. He was born in 1571 CE in Shiraz, Iran, and is known for his works on Islamic philosophy and metaphysics.
While the name Muhab has its roots in Arabic and Islamic cultures, it has also been used in other regions and contexts throughout history. However, detailed historical records and references to individuals with this name are relatively limited compared to more common names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Muhab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Muhab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muhab in the UK right now?
In 2015, Muhab was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Muhab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Muhab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muhab?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the loved one".
How many people are called Muhab in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Muhab across the 1 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.