UK boy's name
Sakib
A masculine Arabic name meaning "patient" or "steadfast".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sakib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sakib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 12 births.
This profile covers 125 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 124 living people in the UK are called Sakib. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sakib ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 12 boys were registered as Sakib.
- • About 124 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sakib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
12 births
Estimated living
124
2026
Meaning
What does Sakib mean?
The name Sakib has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the early Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic word "saqib," which means "intelligent" or "keen-witted." This name gained popularity among Arab and Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sakib can be found in historical records from the 8th century during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning from modern-day Spain to Central Asia. During this period, Islamic scholars and intellectuals flourished, and the name Sakib may have been bestowed upon individuals esteemed for their intelligence and wisdom.
Throughout the medieval era, the name Sakib appeared in various literary works and manuscripts produced by Arab scholars and writers. It is believed that several notable figures from this time bore the name, although specific records are scarce due to the passage of time and the fragmentation of historical sources.
In the 12th century, a renowned Arab philosopher and physician named Sakib Al-Idrissi lived in what is now modern-day Morocco. He made significant contributions to the fields of geography, medicine, and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Sakib was Sakib Mustafa Dede, a 16th-century Ottoman calligrapher and poet. He was highly regarded for his mastery of the art of calligraphy and his poetic works, which were influential in the Ottoman literary tradition.
In more recent history, Sakib Al-Mahdi was an Iraqi scholar and linguist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the Arabic language and its rich literary heritage, making significant contributions to the field of linguistics.
Sakib Mahmud was a prominent Bengali writer and poet from the 20th century, known for his influential works that explored themes of nationalism, social justice, and the human condition. His literary contributions earned him widespread acclaim and recognition in Bangladesh and beyond.
While the name Sakib has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended borders and gained recognition in various parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities and those with ties to the Middle East or South Asia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sakib over time
The chart below shows babies named Sakib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sakib, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sakib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sakib 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 | #4417 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2163 | 73 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1633 | 31 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sakib
- 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
Sakib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sakib in the UK right now?
In 2016, Sakib was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sakib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 12 babies registered as Sakib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sakib?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "patient" or "steadfast".
How many people are called Sakib in the UK?
A total of 125 babies have been registered as Sakib across the 20 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.