How Many People Are Named Ayub?

Complete statistics for the name Ayub: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ayub
Very Rare
Arabic

Ayub means 'worshipper' in Arabic and is a very rare name in the US, with only 1,533 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 215,217 Americans. The majority of people named Ayub are under 30, with the peak year being 2018 when 94 babies were given this name.

~1,214
Living in US
1 in 273,022
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Worshipper
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Devout Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

301,668
Worldwide Bearers
#3,470
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
90,798
🇮🇷 Iran
72,880
🇮🇩 Indonesia
26,625
🇵🇰 Pakistan
24,147
🇰🇪 Kenya
18,201
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
15,397
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,742
🇷🇺 Russia
7,500
🇸🇴 Somalia
7,460
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
6,936

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,533 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,539
Would be under 30 (99%)
10
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ayub Through the Generations

Ayub has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations, with most of its bearers being under 30 years old. In 2018, the name reached its peak with 94 births, indicating a growing trend. Today, there are 1,533 people named Ayub in the United States, with an average age of 13, showing how recent this name's surge has been.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 495
Ohio 123
Washington 73
New York 54
Texas 28
California 24
Illinois 11
Nebraska 6
Georgia 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Ayub

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ayub's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ayub

How Many People Have the Name Ayub?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,214 people in the United States currently share the name Ayub. That works out to roughly 1 in every 273,022 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayub a Common or Rare Name?

Ayub is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ayub Mean?

Ayub means "worshipper" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ayub in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ayub Most Popular?

The name Ayub reached peak popularity in 2018, with 94 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ayub?

Approximately 1,214 people named Ayub live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,214. That works out to roughly 1 in 273,022 Americans.

Is Ayub a rare name?

Ayub is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 273,022 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayub mean?

Ayub means "worshipper" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ayub more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ayub are male and 0% are female.

When was Ayub most popular?

Ayub peaked in 2018 with 94 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,214
All-Time Births1,214
1 in X1 in 273,022
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2018
World Rank#3,470
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.