Shu'Aib is a distinctive choice, ranked #3134 in 2001. Your child is likely to be the only Shu'Aib in their class.
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UK Rank 2001
#3134
About the Name Shu'Aib
2001 marks Shu'Aib's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #3134. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2001.
Shu'Aib is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Shu'Aib
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shu'Aib per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shu'Aib in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Shu'Aib has held a stable position around #3134 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #3134 in 2001 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Shu'Aib 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.
Notable people named Shuaib include: Shuaib Adam — Shuaib Adam is a Kenyan sport shooter.; Yushau Shuaib — Yushau Abdulhameed Shuaib is a Nigerian writer.; Shuaib Ahmed Abdulkadir — Shuaib Ahmed Abdulkadir is a Nigerian politician and member of the 8th assembly representing Patigi constituency the Kwara State House of Assembly..
Shuaib does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Shuaibs in the wild.
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UK babies named Shu'Aib (2001)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shu'Aib
Likely around 1 other Shu'Aib in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2001)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Shu'Aib
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Shuaib Qureshi was a Pakistani diplomat, politician, journalist and lawyer. He served as Pakistan's first ambassador to the Soviet Union, later joined the federal cabinet of Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Bogra as minister for information and broadcasting, and subsequently served as Pakistan's envoy to Iraq.
Musa Muhammad Ali Shuaib was a Lebanese poet and politician who was a member of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party in Lebanon. He was assassinated on 28 July 1980 in a car bomb attack at Beirut International Airport.
Yushau Abdulhameed Shuaib is a Nigerian writer. He is an author, public relations practitioner and public affairs commentator on national and international issues, including subjects such as public relations practice, gender equality, national security, youth development, religious tolerance, media arts and crime prevention.
Thaika Shuaib was a South Indian Islamic scholar, spiritual guide, and author. In May 1994, he became the first Tamil Muslim to receive the National Award for "Outstanding Arabic Scholar".
Shuaib bin Haji Lazim, sometimes misspelled as Shuib bin Lazim, was a Malaysian politician, businessman and teacher who served as the Senator in the Malaysian parliament from April 1988 to July 1991. He was also a Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pantai Merdeka from March 1990 to October 1990 and held the position of Treasurer of Perkasa.