Ayub

Meaning: Possibly enemy
Origin: Arabic (from Hebrew via Greek and Latin) — Variant of Ayoub · Possibly related to Hebrew

Boy's name · #1854 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Ayub is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1996, it stood at #1854 in 2025; about 1,600 boys have been named Ayub along the way.

Across the states

In recent years, Ayub ran about 18× its national rate in Minnesota.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 5 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Ayub ranks in other countries and regions.

#419 in Sweden (2025) · #423 in Norway (2025) · #507 in England & Wales (2025) · #857 in Austria (2025) · #985 in Belgium (2025) · #2,284 in France (2025) · #1,343 in Canada (2024).

Famous Ayubs

Ayub Khan — President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969
Ayub Daud — Somali association football player
Ayub Shah Durrani — Emir of Afghanistan Ayub Shah in 1819 to 1823
Ayub Masika — Kenyan footballer
Ayub Bachchu — Bangladeshi musician, singer, and songwriter (1962–2018)

What Ayubs become

Among 51 notable people named Ayub:

Political leaders appear 2.8× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ayub Khan, Politician (1907–1974).

Similar names: Ayoub · Scout · Aayansh · Jaysen · Arsiah · Haziel

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