Ehab
An Arabic name derived from the word "Hiba" meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 448 living Americans carry the first name Ehab. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ehab today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ehab births was 1993 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ehab. 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
448
~ 1 in 765,077 Americans
Peak year
1993
18 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,879
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Ehab: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ehab from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 121 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ehab 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 Ehab during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ehabs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ehab
The name Ehab has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "haba," which means "to give" or "to grant." The name Ehab can be translated as "the one who gives" or "the giver."
In the early days of Islam, the name Ehab was given to children as a reminder of the importance of generosity and kindness towards others. It was believed that by bestowing this name upon a child, they would grow up to be a person who willingly shares their blessings with those in need.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ehab can be found in the writings of the famous Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE). In his chronicle of early Islamic history, Al-Tabari mentions an individual named Ehab ibn Abi Bakrah, who was a prominent figure during the reign of the Umayyad Caliph, Muawiyah I (661-680 CE).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ehab. One of the most famous was Ehab Al-Shami (1892-1980), an Egyptian poet and writer who was part of the literary renaissance movement in the early 20th century. His poetic works celebrated the beauty and richness of the Arabic language and culture.
Another prominent figure with the name Ehab was Ehab Lotayef (1938-2021), an Egyptian actor and comedian who entertained audiences for over six decades with his comedic performances on stage and screen. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Arabic theatre and cinema.
In the field of sports, Ehab Amin (born 1983) is a professional squash player from Egypt who has won numerous international tournaments and represented his country in major competitions. He has been ranked among the top squash players in the world for several years.
Ehab Nasr (born 1967) is an Egyptian engineer and entrepreneur who founded one of the leading IT companies in the Middle East. He has been recognized for his contributions to the technology sector and his efforts in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Ehab Tawfik (born 1957) is an Egyptian physician and author who has written several bestselling novels and short stories. His literary works often explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition, resonating with readers across the Arab world and beyond.
People
Ehab + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ehab as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ehab: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ehab?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 448 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ehab 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 765,077 US residents.
Is Ehab a common name?
We classify Ehab as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 459 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ehab most popular?
The single biggest year for Ehab was 1993, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ehab is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ehab a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ehab in the SSA data are male. 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.