Will my child share the name Habibah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Habibah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Habibah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Habibah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Habibah is declining: down 718 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #942 in 2007.

Is Habibah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Habibah 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 Habibah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Habibah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Habibah in their class.

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About the Name Habibah

Habibah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 401 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #942 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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