UK boy's name
Muhib
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lover" or "one who loves".
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.
Muhib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 7 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 14 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Muhib. 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
- • Muhib ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 7 boys were registered as Muhib.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
7 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Muhib mean?
The given name Muhib finds its origins in the Arabic language, with its roots stretching back to the early days of Islam and the Arabian Peninsula. Derived from the Arabic word "hubb," meaning love or affection, Muhib carries the connotation of someone who is loving, affectionate, or beloved.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Muhib can be traced back to the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was found in historical records and texts from that era, often referring to scholars, poets, or individuals renowned for their devotion to knowledge and the arts.
Throughout Islamic history, the name Muhib has been associated with various prominent figures. One notable example is Muhib al-Din al-Khatib, a renowned scholar and historian from the 13th century who wrote extensively on the history of Aleppo and the Ayyubid dynasty.
Another well-known bearer of the name was Muhib Ali Khan, an 18th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander from the Indian subcontinent. He served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire's territories.
In the realm of literature, Muhib al-Din al-Nuwayri, a 14th-century Egyptian scholar and author, is remembered for his encyclopedic work "Nihayat al-Arab fi Funun al-Adab," which covered a wide range of topics, including history, geography, and literature.
The name Muhib also found its way into the world of poetry, with Muhib Ali Majruh, a 19th-century Urdu poet from Delhi, India, gaining recognition for his poetic contributions and his affiliation with the renowned Mughal court.
Another notable figure bearing the name Muhib was Muhib al-Din al-Tabari, a 12th-century Persian scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several influential works on various subjects.
While the name Muhib has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of the Arabic language and its associated names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muhib over time
The chart below shows babies named Muhib 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 Muhib, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhib 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 | #4340 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3813 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3236 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
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- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Muhib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muhib in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muhib was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Muhib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 7 babies registered as Muhib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muhib?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lover" or "one who loves".
How many people are called Muhib in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Muhib across the 14 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.