Will my child share the name Saqib with classmates?

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

Is Saqib becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Saqib is declining: down 2,107 places since 2019, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #481 in 1996.

Is Saqib a good choice for a distinctive name?

Saqib 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 Saqib a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Saqib is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Saqib in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Saqib

Saqib has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 371 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #481 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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