boy's name
Shuaib
shoo-AYB (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 754
Shuaib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1999, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shuaib 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 | 64 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 47 |
How Popular Is Shuaib?
In 2025, Shuaib was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Shuaib 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.
How Shuaib Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Shu'aib | Shu'aib is Shuaib written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Shuaib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shuaib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shuaib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shuaib
- Arabic shoo-AYB
Sibling Names for Shuaib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shuaib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shuaib
How popular is the name Shuaib?
In 2025, Shuaib was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Shuaib a girl's or a boy's name?
Shuaib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shuaib?
Shuaib has 2 syllables.
When was Shuaib most popular?
Shuaib peaked in 1999, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Shuaib a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shuaib currently ranks #2,403 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.