Ayyub is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #500 in 2022 with 78 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 124 births ranking #342. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,200.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 3,646 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.