Total births
423
Boys' name · since 1993
Areeb
423 babies named Areeb in U.S. Social Security records since 1993, with the highest year being 2005. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6340
- among boys today
- 423
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Areeb currently ranks #6340 among boys' names in America, with 423 babies recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Areeb recorded 423 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #6340 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #6340 among boys today
- 423 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Areeb is currently the #6340 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 423 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6340
- among boys today
- 423
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Areeb vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6340
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Areeb was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
28 babies were named Areeb in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Areeb compares
423 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Areeb's all-time total is 15% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Areeb | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 423 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Areeb's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Areeb's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Areeb at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,340
Active since
1993
Areeb popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Areeb by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Areeb's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Areeb births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
116 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 190 births (45% of all-time use).
Areeb by state
Where Areeb concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Areeb's total US births 5.0%
Even split
21 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Areeb? ▼
Areeb has been given to 423 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6340 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Areeb most popular? ▼
Areeb was most popular in the 2000s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Areeb most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Areeb are New York (21 births), Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Areeb been used? ▼
Areeb has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Areeb? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ares, Aren, Arek, Arel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Areeb's data
- Areeb's decade-level peak was the 2000s (190 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Areebs (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Areeb
Nearby Names Like Areeb
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Areeb
Ares Boy
#295 8,284 births
Aren Boy
#1894 2,247 births
Arek Boy
#10114 380 births
Arel Boy
#6512 306 births
Areg Boy
#5164 223 births
Compare Areeb side by side: Areeb vs Ares Areeb vs Aren Areeb vs Arek
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Areeb
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Areeb: #6340 Boys' Name - 423 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/areeb. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Areeb draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.