boy's name
Aqib
AH-kib (Arabic)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 844
Aqib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Aqib is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aqib Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 221 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Aqib?
In 2024, Aqib was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Aqib Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aqib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aqib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aqib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aqib
- Arabic AH-kib
Sibling Names for Aqib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aqib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aqib
How popular is the name Aqib?
In 2024, Aqib was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Aqib a girl's or a boy's name?
Aqib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aqib?
Aqib has 2 syllables.
When was Aqib most popular?
Aqib peaked in 1997, when 66 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Aqib a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aqib currently ranks #10,463 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.