Areeb
Every Areeb since 1993 — 423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Areeb
Areeb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,716 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 423 American babies have been named Areeb. Its peak came in 2005, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Areeb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Areeb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,716 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,219 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,987 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9,909 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,632 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,826 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,658 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,593 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,384 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,352 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,590 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,633 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,126 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,114 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,112 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,276 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,449 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,119 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,455 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,809 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,125 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,049 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,693 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,545 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Areeb in 2025?
Areeb ranked #7,716 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Areeb?
423 babies have been named Areeb in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Areeb most popular?
Areeb peaked in 2005, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Areeb a boy or girl name?
Areeb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Areeb rising or falling?
Areeb has been roughly stable over the past decade.