Khubaib
A masculine Arabic name meaning "small grape" or "a type of plant".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Khubaib. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khubaib today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khubaib births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khubaib. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Khubaib with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Khubaib. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,125
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Khubaib: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khubaib 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 Khubaib during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khubaib
The name Khubaib originates from the Arabic language and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word 'khaib', which means 'disappointment' or 'failure'. The name carries the connotation of resilience and perseverance in the face of disappointment or setbacks.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Khubaib can be found in Islamic religious texts. Khubaib ibn Adi was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is known for his bravery and steadfastness in the face of adversity. He was captured by the Quraysh tribe and tortured before being executed in 624 CE, but he remained unwavering in his faith until the end.
Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Khubaib was Khubaib al-Asadi, a renowned Arab poet from the 7th century CE. He was known for his eloquent and powerful poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of courage, loyalty, and honor.
In the 9th century CE, Khubaib ibn al-Asamm was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Kufa, Iraq. He was revered for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Khubaib al-Kindi was a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, metaphysics, and the translation of Greek philosophical works into Arabic.
Another notable figure named Khubaib was Khubaib al-Andalusi, a Muslim scholar and poet from 11th century Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was widely respected for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of the region.
The name Khubaib has been carried through history by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields, from warriors and poets to scholars and philosophers. While the precise origins of the name may be rooted in antiquity, its enduring presence reflects its symbolic significance and the influence of those who have borne it over the centuries.
People
Khubaib + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khubaib as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khubaib: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khubaib?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khubaib 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Khubaib a common name?
We classify Khubaib as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khubaib most popular?
The single biggest year for Khubaib was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khubaib is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khubaib in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khubaib a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khubaib 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.
Is Khubaib still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khubaib in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khubaib can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Khubaib?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.