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UK boy's name

Tayyib

An Arabic name meaning pure, good, virtuous, or righteous.

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.

Tayyib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayyib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 18 births.

This profile covers 234 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 28% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 232 living people in the UK are called Tayyib. 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

  • Tayyib ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 18 boys were registered as Tayyib.
  • About 232 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayyib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2003

18 births

Estimated living

232

2026

Meaning

What does Tayyib mean?

The name Tayyib has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "tayyib," which means "good" or "pure." The name carries connotations of virtue, righteousness, and moral excellence.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tayyib can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam. It is believed that some of the companions of the prophet bore this name, indicating its significance and popularity in the early Islamic era.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Tayyib was Tayyib al-Batin, an 8th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced in the Islamic world.

Another prominent figure with the name Tayyib was Tayyib ibn Zayd al-Ansari (born 655 CE), a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and played a crucial role in the preservation and transmission of hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).

In the 11th century, Tayyib al-Nasiri (born 1020 CE) was a renowned Arabic philologist and grammarian from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He authored several influential works on Arabic grammar and literature, and his contributions helped shape the development of the Arabic language.

During the 12th century, Tayyib ibn Ghalib al-Ansari (born 1111 CE) was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Yemen. He was known for his expertise in Islamic theology and his efforts in promoting religious education and scholarship in the region.

Tayyib Salih (1929-2009) was a renowned Sudanese novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Arabic literature. His novel "Season of Migration to the North" is considered a masterpiece and has been translated into numerous languages.

While these are just a few examples, the name Tayyib has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring significance and cultural relevance in the Arab world and the broader Islamic tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tayyib over time

The chart below shows babies named Tayyib 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 Tayyib, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tayyib
0591418199620102024

Decades

Tayyib by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayyib 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 #3968 19 4
2010s #3098 58 9
2000s #1560 118 10
1990s #1349 39 4

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FAQ

Tayyib: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tayyib in the UK right now?

In 2024, Tayyib was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Tayyib most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 18 babies registered as Tayyib in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tayyib?

An Arabic name meaning pure, good, virtuous, or righteous.

How many people are called Tayyib in the UK?

A total of 234 babies have been registered as Tayyib 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.