UK boy's name
Zohaib
An Arabic masculine name indicating one who shines brightly.
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.
Zohaib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zohaib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 33 births.
This profile covers 628 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 646 living people in the UK are called Zohaib. 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
- • Zohaib ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 33 boys were registered as Zohaib.
- • Zohaib ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #704 in 2018.
- • About 646 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zohaib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2002
33 births
Estimated living
646
2026
Meaning
What does Zohaib mean?
The name Zohaib originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "zahab," which means "gold" or "precious metal." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East region, likely during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zohaib can be found in Islamic historical texts and literature. It is said that Zohaib ibn Sinan was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned warrior during the early days of Islam.
Throughout history, the name Zohaib has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Zohaib Al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. His contributions to Arabic literature and Islamic studies were significant, and he is considered one of the most influential figures of his time.
Another prominent individual with the name Zohaib was Zohaib Al-Andalusi, a Muslim scholar and traveler who lived in the 12th century AD. He was born in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) and traveled extensively throughout the Muslim world, writing about his experiences and observations.
In the 13th century, Zohaib Al-Dimashqi was a famous Syrian historian and geographer. His works, such as "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa al-Bahr" (The Cream of the Age Concerning the Marvels of the Land and the Sea), provided valuable insights into the geography, history, and culture of the Middle East during that period.
Zohaib Al-Mawsili was a renowned musician and composer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He is credited with contributing significantly to the development of Arabic music and is considered one of the greatest musicians of the Abbasid era.
While the name Zohaib has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time. However, its earliest recorded use and historical significance can be traced back to the Middle East during the early Islamic period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zohaib over time
The chart below shows babies named Zohaib 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 Zohaib, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zohaib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zohaib 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 | #1625 | 77 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1359 | 199 | 10 |
| 2000s | #861 | 261 | 10 |
| 1990s | #715 | 91 | 4 |
Geography
Where Zohaib is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Zohaib. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Zohaib ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #704 in 2018.
Across the UK
Zohaib in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#704 in 2018
7 years of NRS records, 23 total registered
Related
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- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
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FAQ
Zohaib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zohaib in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zohaib was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Zohaib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 33 babies registered as Zohaib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zohaib?
An Arabic masculine name indicating one who shines brightly.
How many people are called Zohaib in the UK?
A total of 628 babies have been registered as Zohaib across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 23 more in Scotland.
Where is Zohaib most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Zohaib ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #704 in 2018. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.