Areeba
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrant, aromatic".
Name Census estimates that about 393 living Americans carry the first name Areeba. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Areeba today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Areeba births was 2001 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Areeba. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
393
~ 1 in 872,148 Americans
Peak year
2001
26 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,984
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Areeba: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Areeba from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 170 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Areeba remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Areeba by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Areeba during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Areebas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Areeba, while Texas, New Jersey, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Areeba
The name Areeba originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern culture. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "riba," which means "wealth" or "profit." The name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest known references to the name Areeba can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in a collection of Arabic poetry from the Abbasid era. The name was often associated with prosperity and affluence, reflecting the cultural values and beliefs of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Areeba. One such individual was Areeba bint Ahmad al-Qurashi (born around 850 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the city of Medina. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and she was highly regarded in the literary circles of her time.
Another prominent figure was Areeba al-Andalusiya (1035-1107 CE), a Spanish-Arab philosopher and mathematician. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was known for her treatises on algebra and geometry. Her works were widely studied and influenced the development of mathematical thought during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 12th century, Areeba bint Abi Bakr (1120-1190 CE) was a prominent female mystic and Sufi scholar from Damascus. She was revered for her spiritual teachings and her dedication to the pursuit of divine knowledge. Her writings and teachings had a profound impact on the Sufi tradition and continue to be studied by scholars and practitioners of Sufism.
During the Ottoman Empire, Areeba Hatun (1495-1572 CE) was a prominent figure in the imperial court. She was a skilled calligrapher and artist, and her works adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire. Her contributions to the arts and her patronage of artists and scholars earned her widespread recognition and respect.
In more recent times, Areeba Hashmi (1920-2002 CE) was a renowned Pakistani writer and poet. She was celebrated for her poignant and evocative works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetry collections and literary works have left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of Pakistan and the broader region.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Areeba, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and intellectual discourse.
People
Areeba + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Areeba as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Areeba: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Areeba?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 393 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Areeba going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 872,148 US residents.
Is Areeba a common name?
We classify Areeba as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 398 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Areeba most popular?
The single biggest year for Areeba was 2001, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Areeba is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Areeba a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Areeba in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.