Total births
523
Boys' name · since 1986
Zohaib
Zohaib has 523 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5130
- among boys today
- 523
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Zohaib currently ranks #5130 among boys' names in America, with 523 babies recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Zohaib recorded 523 times among boys since 1986, holding rank #5130 nationally today, ahead of 64% 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 1986 to 2025.
- #5130 among boys today
- 523 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zohaib is currently the #5130 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 523 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5130
- among boys today
- 523
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Zohaib vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5130
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Zohaib was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
23 babies were named Zohaib in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Zohaib compares
523 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Zohaib's all-time total is 43% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zohaib | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 523 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zohaib's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zohaib's full recorded timeline at 2007, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zohaib at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#5,130
Active since
1986
Zohaib popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Zohaib by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zohaib's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Zohaib births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
118 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
138 births
- 2020s
2020s
98 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 155 births (30% of all-time use).
How Zohaib compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zohaib's total volume
Zohaib vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zohaib by state
Where Zohaib concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 23 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Zohaib's total US births 4.4%
Even split
23 of 523 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zohaib? ▼
523 babies have been named Zohaib since 1986. It currently ranks #5130 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 23 births.
When was Zohaib most popular? ▼
Zohaib was most popular in the 2000s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Zohaib most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zohaib are New York (23 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Zohaib been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zohaib since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zohaib? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zohan, Zohair, Zohaan, Zohar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zohaib's data
- Zohaib's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (155 total births) through the 2020s (98) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zohaibs (23 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 Zohaib
Nearby Names Like Zohaib
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zohaib
Zohan Boy
#1937 602 births
Zohair Boy
196 births
Zohaan Boy
#4879 148 births
Zohar Boy
#10357 124 births
Zohran Boy
30 births
Compare Zohaib side by side: Zohaib vs Zohan Zohaib vs Zohair Zohaib vs Zohaan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zohaib
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1986–2025 (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. "Zohaib: #5130 Boys' Name - 523 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zohaib. 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 Zohaib 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 July 2026.