Ayyub

Q: What is the origin of Ayyub?

Ayyub is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Ayyub a boy name?

Ayyub is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Persecuted or Returning"

Arabic form of Job, a prophetic figure in Islamic tradition, connected to Hebrew Iyov and longstanding Abrahamic narratives.

Themes:jobprophetbiblical

Biblical Unique Rare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ayyub

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2668Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ayyub did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ayyub Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ayyub.

9 ideas

ayyu

Nickname

ayyubie

Nickname

ayyuby

Nickname

ayyubo

Nickname

yuby

Nickname

ayyy

Nickname

yyub

Nickname

Similar Names to Ayyub

male

Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

#44

|Latin

male

Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68

|Greek

male

Aaron

AIR-un

“Exalted; Mountain of Strength”

#79

|Hebrew

male

Adam

AD-um

“Human, Earth”

#100

|Hebrew

male

Adrian

AY-dree-un

“From Hadria”

#72

|Latin

male

Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

#312

|Irish

male

Arnold

“Eagle Power”

#1681

|Germanic

male

Asher

“Happy, Blessed”

#20

|Hebrew

male

Abraham

“Father of Multitudes”

#204

|Hebrew

male

Angelo

“Messenger; Angel”

#286

|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Ayyub

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ayyub, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

16 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ayyub mean?

Ayyub means "Persecuted or Returning". Arabic form of Job, a prophetic figure in Islamic tradition, connected to Hebrew Iyov and longstanding Abrahamic narrati

What is the origin of Ayyub?

Ayyub is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ayyub?

According to the latest SSA data, Ayyub is currently ranked #2668 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ayyub a boy name?

Ayyub is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ayyub?

Popular nicknames for Ayyub include ayyu, ayyubie, ayyuby, ayyubo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ayyub?

There are many names similar to Ayyub in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew

Syllables1

Length5 letters

US Rank#2668

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

Explore More Boy Names Like Ayyub

Ayyub has Arabic roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Arabic baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Ayyub appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Arabic Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Biblical Baby Names and Hebrew Baby Names.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Ayyub pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Ayyub beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.