Will my child share the name Zohaib with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Zohaib per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zohaib in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zohaib becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zohaib has been fairly steady, ranked #1,226 in 2025 against #1,314 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #600 in 2002.

Is Zohaib a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zohaib 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.

Who are some famous people named Zohaib?

Notable people named Zohaib include: Zohaib Khan, Zohaib Shera and Zohaib Ahmadzai.

Is Zohaib a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zohaib is a distinctive choice, ranked #1226 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zohaib in their class.

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About the Name Zohaib

Zohaib has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 281 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #600 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Zohaib

Zohaib Khan — Zohaib Khan is a Pakistani former cricketer.
Zohaib Shera — Zohaib Shera is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who plays for Port Qasim Authority.
Zohaib Ahmadzai — Zohaib Ahmadzai is an Afghan cricketer.

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