Ayyub is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8996 in 2007 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 49 births ranking #2668. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 259,404 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.