Total births
235
Boys' name · since 1990
Nayib
235 babies named Nayib in U.S. Social Security records since 1990, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5772
- among boys today
- 235
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nayib is the #5772 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 235 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Nayib recorded 235 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #5772 nationally today, ahead of 60% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #5772 among boys today
- 235 born since 1990
- 2020s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nayib is currently the #5772 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 235 born since 1990, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5772
- among boys today
- 235
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Nayib vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5772
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nayib was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
42 babies were named Nayib in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Nayib compares
235 41th percentile among 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
Nayib's all-time total is 36% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nayib | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 235 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nayib's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nayib splits its recorded history at 2001: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nayib at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,772
Active since
1990
Nayib popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nayib by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nayib's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nayib births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 121 births (51% of all-time use).
Nayib by state
Where Nayib concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 7.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 10 | 4.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Nayib's total US births 7.2%
Even split
17 of 235 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayib? ▼
235 babies have been named Nayib since 1990. It currently ranks #5772 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 42 births.
When was Nayib most popular? ▼
Nayib was most popular in the 2020s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Nayib most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayib are California (17 births), New Jersey (10 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nayib been used? ▼
Records for Nayib go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nayib? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naythan, Nayan, Nayel, Nayden, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nayib's data
- California records the most Nayibs (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nayib
Nearby Names Like Nayib
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayib
Naythan Boy
#7430 813 births
Nayan Boy
#5774 578 births
Nayel Boy
#2208 503 births
Nayden Boy
#11738 199 births
Naythen Boy
147 births
Compare Nayib side by side: Nayib vs Naythan Nayib vs Nayan Nayib vs Nayel
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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, 1990–2025 (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. "Nayib: #5772 Boys' Name - 235 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayib. 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 Nayib 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.