How Many People Are Named Ayyub?

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

Ayyub
Very Rare
Arabic

Ayyub means 'worshipper' and is rooted in Arabic culture. Only 426 people named Ayyub live in the US today, making up just 1 in 774,403 Americans. The name peaked in 2024 with 49 births, showing its rising popularity among younger parents.

~426
Living in US
1 in 774,403
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Worshipper
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Devoted Spiritual
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,246
Worldwide Bearers
#17,820
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
25,347
🇵🇰 Pakistan
21,697
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
2,441
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,442
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇵🇭 Philippines
134
🇬🇧 England
111
🇺🇸 United States
91
🇳🇬 Nigeria
73
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
426 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
425
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 430 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Ayyub Through the Generations

Ayyub is a name that's truly coming into its own in recent years. With only 430 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it's clear this is a modern choice. As of now, 425 out of 426 people named Ayyub are under 30, indicating a strong preference for the name among younger generations. This trend suggests Ayyub will continue to grow in popularity as these individuals become parents themselves.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 32
New York 18
Texas 6
New Jersey 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Ayyub

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ayyub's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ayyub

How Many People Have the Name Ayyub?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 426 people in the United States currently share the name Ayyub. That works out to roughly 1 in every 774,403 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayyub a Common or Rare Name?

Ayyub 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 Ayyub Mean?

Ayyub means "worshipper" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ayyub Most Popular?

The name Ayyub reached peak popularity in 2024, with 49 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 Ayyub?

Approximately 426 people named Ayyub live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 774,403 Americans.

Is Ayyub a rare name?

Ayyub is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 774,403 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayyub mean?

Ayyub means "worshipper" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ayyub more male or female?

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

When was Ayyub most popular?

Ayyub peaked in 2024 with 49 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 US426
All-Time Births430
1 in X1 in 774,403
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#17,820
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.