Ayub
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ayub: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.
Ayub is the Arabic and Urdu form of the biblical name Job, meaning “one who repents” or “returning to God.” It carries deep significance in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions through the story of Job’s perseverance and faith. A famous bearer is Ayub Khan, the military leader who served as the second President of Pakistan in the 1960s. In Scotland, the name saw a quiet but steady presence from the 1990s onward, reflecting growing cultural diversity. Its most notable variant in English is Job, while the Arabic spelling Ayoub is also common. Though not tied to a specific Scottish place, the name resonates with families honouring religious heritage or international roots.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20124 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y