How Many People Are Named Sohaib?

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

Sohaib
Very Rare
Arabic

Sohaib means 'praiseworthy' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 287 people named Sohaib live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,150,030 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of those named Sohaib are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~287
Living in US
1 in 1,150,030
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praiseworthy
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,116
Worldwide Bearers
#25,813
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
11,191
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,509
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,975
🇲🇦 Morocco
2,320
🇮🇳 India
1,878
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,283
🇪🇬 Egypt
976
🇩🇿 Algeria
866
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
705
🇪🇸 Spain
430

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
287 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
241
Would be under 30 (83%)
51
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 292 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
98

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

📜 Sohaib Through the Generations

Sohaib has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2002 with 16 births. Today, the name is held by 287 individuals, with most being under 30 years old. This younger demographic suggests that Sohaib is a name embraced by newer generations, reflecting a trend towards modern naming conventions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Sohaib

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sohaib's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sohaib

How Many People Have the Name Sohaib?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 287 people in the United States currently share the name Sohaib. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,150,030 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sohaib a Common or Rare Name?

Sohaib 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 Sohaib Mean?

Sohaib means "praiseworthy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sohaib Most Popular?

The name Sohaib reached peak popularity in 2002, with 16 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 Sohaib?

Approximately 287 people named Sohaib live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,150,030 Americans.

Is Sohaib a rare name?

Sohaib is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,150,030 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sohaib mean?

Sohaib means "praiseworthy" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sohaib more male or female?

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

When was Sohaib most popular?

Sohaib peaked in 2002 with 16 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 US287
All-Time Births292
1 in X1 in 1,150,030
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2002
World Rank#25,813
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.