Will my child share the name Misbah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Misbah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Misbah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Misbah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Misbah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 956 places over the last five years to #4710 in 2023. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Misbah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Misbah 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 Misbah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4710

Misbah

Misbah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4710 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Misbah in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4710

About the Name Misbah

Misbah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 956 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #672 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Misbah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.