Total births
791
Girls' name · since 1972
Habiba
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 791 babies named Habiba, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5861
- among girls today
- 791
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
791 babies have been named Habiba since 1972, making it today's #5861 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Habiba recorded 791 times among girls since 1972, holding rank #5861 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #5861 among girls today
- 791 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Habiba is currently the #5861 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 791 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5861
- among girls today
- 791
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Habiba vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5861
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Habiba was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
46 babies were named Habiba in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Habiba compares
791 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Habiba's all-time total is 107% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Habiba | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 791 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 48 | 19,840 |
Habiba's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Habiba's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Habiba at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,861
Active since
1972
Habiba popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Habiba by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Habiba's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Habiba births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
343 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 343 births (43% of all-time use).
How Habiba compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Habiba's total volume
Habiba vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Habiba by state
Where Habiba concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 133 | 16.8% |
| #2 | California | | 20 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Habiba's total US births 16.8%
Even split
133 of 791 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Habiba? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 791 babies named Habiba. Today it holds rank #5861 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 46 births.
When was Habiba most popular? ▼
Habiba was most popular in the 2010s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Habiba most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Habiba are New York (133 births), California (20 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Habiba been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Habiba since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Habiba? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haby, Habibah, Haben, Habsa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Habiba's data
- Habiba's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (343 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Habibas (133 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 Habiba
Nearby Names Like Habiba
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Habiba
Haby Girl
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Habibah Girl
44 births
Haben Girl
21 births
Habsa Girl
11 births
Habibatou Girl
#16481 10 births
Compare Habiba side by side: Habiba vs Haby Habiba vs Habibah Habiba vs Haben
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Habiba: #5861 Girls' Name - 791 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/habiba. 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 Habiba 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.