Will my child share the name Tayyib with classmates?

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

Is Tayyib becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tayyib is declining: down 2,733 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #973 in 1999.

Is Tayyib a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tayyib 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 Tayyib a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Tayyib is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Tayyib in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Tayyib

Tayyib has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 961 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #973 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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