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Hiba
GirlArabic· “gift”
- Meaning
- gift
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- HEE-buh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,177
- US babies 2025
- 85
- Best rank
- #2,069 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Hiba
Hiba is an Arabic name that means “gift”.
Hiba is an Arabic name meaning gift or present, from the root wahaba, to give. The word appears in Islamic contexts to describe something given freely, such as a blessing from God. It is used widely across the Arab world, South Asia and Muslim communities elsewhere. The name is said HEE-buh, with the stress on the first syllable. Hiba is short, easy to spell and meaningful, which makes it popular with parents looking for a simple name with a positive sense. Wahiba comes from the same root, and Hibah is an alternative spelling.
Popularity over time
Hiba first appears in US Social Security records in 1981. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,069 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 94 babies. In 2025, 85 babies were named Hiba, and it ranked #2,177 nationally. That is 42% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,916 in 2000, #2,484 in 2010, and #2,177 in 2025. Of the 2,129 US girls named Hiba since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 626 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Andromeda, Tova, Bliss, Devora, and Maelee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hiba ranked highest in California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1290 | 19 |
| Michigan | #1291 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1293 | 6 |
| Illinois | #1492 | 5 |
| New York | #1910 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hiba is usually pronounced HEE-buh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with H and ends in “-ba”.
Middle names for Hiba
A few middle names that flow with Hiba: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hiba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiba mean?
Hiba is an Arabic name that means “gift”.
What is the origin of the name Hiba?
Hiba has Arabic roots. Hiba is an Arabic name meaning gift or present, from the root wahaba, to give.
Is Hiba a popular name?
Not especially. Hiba ranked #2,177 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hiba a boy or girl name?
Hiba is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hiba?
Hiba is usually pronounced HEE-buh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings