UK boy's name
Suheyb
An Arabic name meaning "small and handsome young man".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suheyb is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suheyb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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 40 living people in the UK are called Suheyb. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suheyb ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Suheyb.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suheyb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Suheyb mean?
The name Suheyb has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "suhaib," which means "the little dweller" or "the companion." It is a name with deep historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Islamic tradition.
The earliest known reference to the name Suheyb can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in reference to Suheyb ibn Sinan, one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived during the 7th century CE. Suheyb was a former slave who embraced Islam and was highly respected for his piety and devotion.
One of the most notable figures in Islamic history who bore the name Suheyb was Suheyb ar-Rumi, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He was born in Baghdad and is known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on various aspects of Islamic law.
Another prominent figure with the name Suheyb was Suheyb al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. He was highly regarded for his literary works and his expertise in various fields, including poetry, grammar, and Islamic theology.
In the realm of literature, one of the most celebrated authors with the name Suheyb was Suheyb Idris, an Egyptian writer and playwright who lived from 1923 to 1995. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Arabic literature and is best known for his novels and short stories that explored social and political themes.
Moving to more recent times, Suheyb Rustum was a prominent Egyptian actor and director who lived from 1917 to 1989. He was a versatile performer who appeared in numerous films and plays and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Egyptian cinema.
While the name Suheyb has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also gained recognition and popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in its Arabic and Islamic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suheyb over time
The chart below shows babies named Suheyb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suheyb, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suheyb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suheyb 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 | #3838 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3758 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3454 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Suheyb
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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
Suheyb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suheyb in the UK right now?
In 2023, Suheyb was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Suheyb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Suheyb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suheyb?
An Arabic name meaning "small and handsome young man".
How many people are called Suheyb in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Suheyb across the 10 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.