Will my child share the name Aqib with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Aqib per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aqib in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aqib becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aqib is declining: down 184 places since 2019, to #2,672 in 2024. It peaked at #358 in 1997.

Is Aqib a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aqib is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Aqib a popular baby name in the United States?

Aqib does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aqib is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aqib in their class.

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About the Name Aqib

Aqib has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 737 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #358 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Aqib is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aqib in their class.