boy's name
Saqib
SAH-kib
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 618
Saqib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. 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 1996, when 38 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.
Saqib 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 | 133 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Saqib?
In 2024, Saqib was given to 3 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.
Where Saqib 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 Saqib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saqib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saqib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saqib
- Pronunciation SAH-kib
Sibling Names for Saqib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saqib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saqib
How popular is the name Saqib?
In 2024, Saqib was given to 3 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 Saqib a girl's or a boy's name?
Saqib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saqib?
Saqib has 2 syllables.
When was Saqib most popular?
Saqib peaked in 1996, when 38 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.