UK boy's name
Sabeeh
An Arabic name meaning handsome, beautiful, or radiant.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sabeeh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sabeeh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2014. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Sabeeh. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sabeeh ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Sabeeh.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sabeeh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Sabeeh mean?
The name Sabeeh originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sabah," which means "morning" or "dawn." The name Sabeeh itself means "beautiful" or "handsome."
In Islamic tradition, the name Sabeeh has been associated with the concept of beauty and purity, reflecting the beauty of the morning and the fresh start that each new day brings. It is often used as a name for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly given to boys.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sabeeh can be found in Arabic literature and poetry from the 7th century AD. Poets and writers often used the name to describe the beauty of nature, particularly the morning sun and the first rays of dawn.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Sabeeh. One of the earliest was Sabeeh al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and poet from Baghdad who lived in the 9th century AD. His intricate calligraphic works were widely admired and contributed to the development of Arabic calligraphy as an art form.
Another notable figure was Sabeeh al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and historian who lived in the 13th century AD. He wrote extensively on the history and culture of Damascus, providing valuable insights into the city's rich heritage.
In the realm of literature, Sabeeh al-Andalusi was a prolific Andalusian poet and writer who lived in the 12th century AD. His works celebrated the beauty of nature and love, and he is considered one of the most influential poets of the Andalusian era.
In the field of medicine, Sabeeh al-Razi was a Persian physician and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the study of medicine and is credited with writing one of the earliest comprehensive works on smallpox and measles.
More recently, Sabeeh Ismail was a renowned Pakistani singer and musician who lived from 1924 to 2016. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the Pakistani music industry and his efforts to preserve and promote traditional Pakistani music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sabeeh over time
The chart below shows babies named Sabeeh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sabeeh, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabeeh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sabeeh 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 | #4659 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3338 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Sabeeh
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sabeeh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sabeeh in the UK right now?
In 2014, Sabeeh was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sabeeh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Sabeeh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sabeeh?
An Arabic name meaning handsome, beautiful, or radiant.
How many people are called Sabeeh in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Sabeeh across the 4 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.