boy's name
Wahab
wah-HAHB (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 249
Wahab 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.
- Wahab is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wahab 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 | 7 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Wahab?
In 2025, Wahab was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Wahab 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 Wahab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wahab Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wahab over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wahab
- Arabic wah-HAHB
Sibling Names for Wahab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wahab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wahab
How popular is the name Wahab?
In 2025, Wahab was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Wahab a girl's or a boy's name?
Wahab is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wahab?
Wahab has 2 syllables.
When was Wahab most popular?
Wahab peaked in 2011, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Wahab a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Wahab currently ranks #4,761 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.