UK boy's name
Suhayb
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "handsome" or "charming".
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.
Suhayb is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suhayb 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 2006, with 25 births.
This profile covers 263 England and Wales registrations across 27 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 32% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 261 living people in the UK are called Suhayb. 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
- • Suhayb ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 25 boys were registered as Suhayb.
- • About 261 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suhayb 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
2006
25 births
Estimated living
261
2026
Meaning
What does Suhayb mean?
The given name Suhayb has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahab," which means "companion" or "friend." The name gained prominence during the early Islamic era, as it was the name of a famous companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suhayb dates back to the 7th century CE. Suhayb ibn Sinan al-Rumi was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who embraced Islam in its early days in Mecca. He was among the first Muslims to migrate to Medina and participated in several significant battles alongside the Prophet.
In Islamic tradition, Suhayb is revered for his unwavering faith and commitment to the cause of Islam. His story is often cited as an example of sacrificing worldly possessions for the sake of one's beliefs. When he decided to migrate to Medina, the leaders of Mecca tried to persuade him to abandon his decision by offering him a significant amount of wealth, but he refused, uttering the famous words: "I have accompanied the Messenger of God, and I shall not part with him."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suhayb. One of the earliest was Suhayb al-Rumi (642-693 CE), a famous Islamic scholar and jurist who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another famous Suhayb was Suhayb al-Bayadi (d. 1068 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad. His poems and spiritual writings were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by Sufis today.
In more recent times, Suhayb Idris (1923-2008) was a prominent Sudanese writer and literary critic. He made significant contributions to Arabic literature and was awarded the prestigious King Faisal International Prize for Arabic Literature in 1988.
Suhayb Salim (1965-1991) was a Palestinian activist and member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). He was assassinated by Israeli forces in 1991, and his death became a rallying cry for the Palestinian cause.
Suhayb al-Huri (b. 1966) is a contemporary Syrian artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings that depict everyday life in Syria. His works have been exhibited in galleries across the Middle East and Europe.
The name Suhayb has retained its significance and popularity within the Arab and Muslim world, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical heritage associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suhayb over time
The chart below shows babies named Suhayb 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 Suhayb, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhayb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suhayb 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 | #3303 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2538 | 81 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1448 | 137 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2138 | 20 | 4 |
Related
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- 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
Suhayb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suhayb in the UK right now?
In 2024, Suhayb was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Suhayb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 25 babies registered as Suhayb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suhayb?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "handsome" or "charming".
How many people are called Suhayb in the UK?
A total of 263 babies have been registered as Suhayb across the 27 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.