boy's name
Talib
TAH-lib (English)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 978
Talib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Talib is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in 2002, when 42 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 663,130 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Talib Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 299 |
| 2010s | 201 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 77 |
How Popular Is Talib?
In 2025, Talib was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Talib Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Talib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Talib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Talib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Talib
- English TAH-lib
Sibling Names for Talib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Talib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Talib
How popular is the name Talib?
In 2025, Talib was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Talib a girl's or a boy's name?
Talib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Talib?
Talib has 2 syllables.
When was Talib most popular?
Talib peaked in 2002, when 42 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Talib a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Talib currently ranks #6,373 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.