boy's name
Mahbub
mah-BOOB
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 41
Mahbub is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Mahbub is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mahbub 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 | 11 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Mahbub?
In 2024, Mahbub was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
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 Mahbub
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mahbub Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mahbub over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mahbub
- Pronunciation mah-BOOB
Sibling Names for Mahbub
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mahbub — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mahbub
How popular is the name Mahbub?
In 2024, Mahbub was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mahbub a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahbub is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mahbub?
Mahbub has 2 syllables.
When was Mahbub most popular?
Mahbub peaked in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.