girl's name
Mahbuba
mah-BOO-bah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 54
Mahbuba is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 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.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mahbuba Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Mahbuba?
In 2011, Mahbuba 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 Mahbuba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mahbuba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mahbuba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mahbuba
- Pronunciation mah-BOO-bah
Sibling Names for Mahbuba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mahbuba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mahbuba
How popular is the name Mahbuba?
In 2011, Mahbuba 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 Mahbuba a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahbuba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mahbuba?
Mahbuba has 3 syllables.
When was Mahbuba most popular?
Mahbuba peaked in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.