Ayyub is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2668 in 2024 with 49 recorded births. This places Ayyub in the top 19% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 49 births ranking #2668. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 35,006 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.