UK boy's name
Sabih
A Arabic name meaning "handsome" or "charming".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sabih is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sabih popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2007. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Sabih. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sabih ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Sabih.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sabih as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Sabih mean?
The name Sabih is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabih," which means "handsome" or "beautiful." The name has been in use since ancient times, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sabih was Sabih ibn Abban, a renowned Muslim scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century AD. He was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq, and was known for his expertise in Arabic literature and linguistics.
Another historical figure with the name Sabih was Sabih al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and historian who lived in the 12th century AD. He was born in Damascus and is best known for his work on the history of the city and its surrounding regions.
In the 13th century, Sabih al-Muqaddasi was a prominent Muslim scholar and traveler who hailed from Jerusalem. He wrote extensively about his travels throughout the Islamic world, and his writings provide valuable insights into the culture and customs of the time.
During the 14th century, Sabih ibn Abi al-Fawaris was a renowned physician and philosopher who lived in Cairo, Egypt. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
In more recent times, Sabih al-Masri was an influential Egyptian artist and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1919 and is best known for his modernist sculptures and his contributions to the development of modern Egyptian art.
It is worth noting that while the name Sabih has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions throughout history. However, the focus of this report is solely on the first name Sabih and its use in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sabih over time
The chart below shows babies named Sabih registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sabih, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabih by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sabih 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3900 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Sabih
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- 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
Sabih: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sabih in the UK right now?
In 2007, Sabih was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sabih most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Sabih in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sabih?
A Arabic name meaning "handsome" or "charming".
How many people are called Sabih in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Sabih across the 2 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.