Suheib
The name Suheib has Arabic origins and conveys the meaning "Young bird, slender and handsome."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Suheib. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suheib today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suheib births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suheib. 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 Suheib with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Suheib. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,119
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Suheib: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Suheib 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 Suheib during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Suheib
The name Suheib originates from Arabic and is derived from the root word "sahiba," which means "to accompany" or "to be a companion." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE, in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Suheib ibn Sinan al-Rumi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was a former Roman slave who embraced Islam and migrated from Mecca to Medina with the early Muslim community. Suheib ibn Sinan al-Rumi is revered for his devotion and sacrifices in the early days of Islam.
The name Suheib has been mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records from the early Islamic era. It is considered a respectable and virtuous name, often associated with loyalty, companionship, and dedication to one's beliefs.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Suheib. One of them was Suheib Idris (1925-2008), a renowned Sudanese novelist, playwright, and intellectual. His works explored themes of cultural identity, social justice, and the human condition.
Another prominent figure was Suheib Yousef (1935-2016), a Palestinian poet and writer known for his powerful and evocative poetry that captured the struggles and aspirations of the Palestinian people. His works have been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.
In the field of sports, Suheib Malkawi (1919-1990) was a Jordanian athlete who represented his country in the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. He excelled in the marathon and long-distance running events, and his achievements brought pride to Jordan's athletic community.
Suheib Ilyasi (born 1969) is an Indian television personality and former television host, known for hosting the popular crime show "India's Most Wanted" and other programs that explored societal issues and human interest stories.
The name Suheib has also been borne by scholars, artists, and public figures across various cultures and regions, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name throughout history.
People
Suheib + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suheib as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suheib: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suheib?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suheib 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Suheib a common name?
We classify Suheib as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suheib most popular?
The single biggest year for Suheib was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suheib is about 19 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 Suheib in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suheib a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suheib 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 Suheib still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suheib 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 Suheib 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 common is the name Suheib?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.