UK boy's name
Suhaib
A masculine Arabic name meaning companion or friend.
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.
Suhaib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suhaib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 24 births.
This profile covers 303 England and Wales registrations across 29 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 301 living people in the UK are called Suhaib. 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
- • Suhaib ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 24 boys were registered as Suhaib.
- • About 301 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suhaib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2008
24 births
Estimated living
301
2026
Meaning
What does Suhaib mean?
The name Suhaib has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century during the rise of Islam. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahib," which means "companion" or "friend." The name Suhaib has a strong connection to the early Muslim community and the life of Prophet Muhammad.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Suhaib is found in the story of Suhaib ibn Sinan, a companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in Yemen in the late 6th century and was one of the first people to embrace Islam. Suhaib faced persecution in Mecca for his faith and was forced to migrate to Medina along with other early Muslims. Prophet Muhammad praised him for his steadfastness and devotion.
The earliest recorded example of the name Suhaib can be found in the biographies of the companions of Prophet Muhammad, known as the "Sahaba." These accounts, recorded in the 7th and 8th centuries, document the lives of individuals like Suhaib ibn Sinan, who played crucial roles in the early Muslim community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suhaib. One of them was Suhaib al-Rumi, a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his expertise in Arabic literature and his poetic works.
Another famous Suhaib was Suhaib Erdem, a Turkish historian and author who lived from 1913 to 1985. He made significant contributions to the study of Ottoman history and published numerous books on the subject.
In the modern era, Suhaib Webb, an American Islamic scholar and former hip-hop artist, has gained prominence for his work in promoting Islamic teachings and connecting with Muslim youth. He was born in 1976 and has authored several books on Islam.
Suhaib Ilyasi, an Indian television host and producer, is also a notable figure associated with the name. He was born in 1961 and is best known for hosting the popular crime TV show "India's Most Wanted."
These are just a few examples of prominent individuals throughout history who have carried the name Suhaib, reflecting its deep-rooted significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suhaib over time
The chart below shows babies named Suhaib 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 Suhaib, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhaib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suhaib 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 | #2839 | 35 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2212 | 107 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1428 | 133 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1826 | 28 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Suhaib
- 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
Suhaib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suhaib in the UK right now?
In 2024, Suhaib was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Suhaib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 24 babies registered as Suhaib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suhaib?
A masculine Arabic name meaning companion or friend.
How many people are called Suhaib in the UK?
A total of 303 babies have been registered as Suhaib across the 29 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.