boy's name
Gharib
gah-REEB (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 90
Gharib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gharib Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gharib?
In 1994, Gharib was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gharib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gharib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gharib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gharib
- Arabic gah-REEB
Sibling Names for Gharib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gharib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gharib
Is Gharib a girl's or a boy's name?
Gharib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gharib?
Gharib has 2 syllables.
When was Gharib most popular?
Gharib peaked in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.