UK boy's name
Muscab
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "aromatic".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muscab is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muscab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3013, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 7 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2004 to 2019. 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Muscab. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muscab ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 7 boys were registered as Muscab.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muscab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3013
2019
Births in 2019
6
Latest year
Peak year
2017
7 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Muscab mean?
The name Muscab has its roots in the Arabic language, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "miskaab," which means "perfume" or "fragrance." The name is believed to have been given to children as a way to bestow upon them the qualities of sweetness and purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muscab can be found in the Mu'jam al-Buldan, an influential geographical dictionary compiled by the renowned Muslim scholar, Yaqut al-Hamawi, in the 13th century. In this text, Muscab is mentioned as a small village located in the region of Aleppo, Syria.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Muscab. One of the most famous was Muscab ibn al-Zubayr (622-692 CE), a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a claimant to the caliphate during the Second Islamic Civil War. He played a pivotal role in the early Islamic conquests and is remembered for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure was Muscab ibn al-Walid (638-700 CE), a renowned military commander and statesman during the Umayyad Caliphate. He is credited with leading successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and securing the Muslim control over parts of Anatolia and the Caucasus region.
In the realm of literature, the name Muscab is associated with Muscab al-Khuza'i (d. 723 CE), a celebrated Arab poet and scholar from the Umayyad period. His poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of valor and chivalry, was highly regarded and has been preserved in various literary anthologies.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Muscab ibn Abdul Malik (732-808 CE) was a prominent jurist and theologian. He made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his influential works on Quranic exegesis and hadith studies.
In more recent times, Muscab al-Zubayri (1938-2012) was a prominent Palestinian writer and intellectual who played a significant role in the Palestinian national movement. His works, which explored themes of identity, resistance, and liberation, were widely read and influential in the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muscab over time
The chart below shows babies named Muscab registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muscab, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2019, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muscab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muscab 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 | #3554 | 20 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3626 | 15 | 4 |
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FAQ
Muscab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muscab in the UK right now?
In 2019, Muscab was ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Muscab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 7 babies registered as Muscab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muscab?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "aromatic".
How many people are called Muscab in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Muscab across the 8 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.