Ayyub is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2337 in 1997 with 4 recorded births. This places Ayyub in the bottom 38% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 124 births ranking #342. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 78,611 boys born was named Ayyub. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Ayyub is the Arabic form of Job, a name known from both the Bible and the Quran. The name's religious background is clear, even though its deeper original meaning is uncertain.
In Islamic tradition, Ayyub is remembered as a prophet noted for patience and endurance. That strong story has helped keep the name respected across generations.