How Many People Are Named Saqib?

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

Saqib
Very Rare
Arabic

Saqib means 'protector' in Arabic, making it a name rich in significance. Only 142 people named Saqib live in the US today, with just 1 in 2,316,716 Americans bearing this rare moniker. The majority, 57%, are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, younger generation choice.

~525
Living in US
1 in 631,332
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Caring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

110,089
Worldwide Bearers
#9,344
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
79,105
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
20,399
🇮🇳 India
2,343
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,108
🇬🇧 England
1,841
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,064
🇺🇸 United States
631
🇶🇦 Qatar
465
🇴🇲 Oman
421
🇨🇦 Canada
405

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
142 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
83
Would be under 30 (57%)
63
Would be 30–60 (43%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 146 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
99

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

📜 Saqib Through the Generations

Saqib saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 14 births, marking a significant moment in the name's journey. Today, the average age of those named Saqib is 26, with a notable age split showing 83 individuals under 30, 63 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend suggests that Saqib is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its slow decline among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Saqib

Saqib is the Persian pronunciation originally from the Arabic name, Thaqib, is a masculine given name which means "influential notion of the well-chosen, the truthful".…

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✨ Similar Names to Saqib

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saqib's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saqib

How Many People Have the Name Saqib?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 525 people in the United States currently share the name Saqib. That works out to roughly 1 in every 631,332 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saqib a Common or Rare Name?

Saqib 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 Saqib Mean?

Saqib means "protector" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Saqib Most Popular?

The name Saqib reached peak popularity in 1996, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Saqib?

Approximately 525 people named Saqib live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 525. That works out to roughly 1 in 631,332 Americans.

Is Saqib a rare name?

Saqib is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 631,332 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saqib mean?

Saqib means "protector" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saqib more male or female?

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

When was Saqib most popular?

Saqib peaked in 1996 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US525
All-Time Births525
1 in X1 in 631,332
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1996
World Rank#9,344
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.