Will my child share the name Ayuub with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ayuub per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ayuub in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ayuub becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ayuub is declining: down 1,803 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #1,252 in 2007.

Is Ayuub a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ayuub 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 Ayuub a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ayuub is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ayuub in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ayuub

Ayuub has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1786 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #1252 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.

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