boy's name
Tayyib
TY-yib (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 253
Tayyib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tayyib 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 | 39 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Tayyib?
In 2025, Tayyib was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Tayyib 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 Tayyib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tayyib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tayyib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tayyib
- Arabic TY-yib
Sibling Names for Tayyib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tayyib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tayyib
How popular is the name Tayyib?
In 2025, Tayyib was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Tayyib a girl's or a boy's name?
Tayyib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tayyib?
Tayyib has 2 syllables.
When was Tayyib most popular?
Tayyib peaked in 2003, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tayyib a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tayyib currently ranks #5,791 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.