Will my child share the name Shoaib with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Shoaib per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shoaib in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shoaib becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shoaib is declining: down 724 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #297 in 1999.

Is Shoaib a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shoaib 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 Shoaib a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shoaib is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shoaib in their class.

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About the Name Shoaib

Shoaib has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2160 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #297 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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