Ayyub
Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ayyub: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2024.
Ayyub is the Arabic form of the biblical name Job, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "persecuted" or "repentant one," reflecting the prophet’s story of patience and faith. The name carries deep resonance in Islamic tradition as the prophet Ayyub, known for his unwavering trust in God through severe illness and loss, a figure also revered in Christianity and Judaism. While no modern place bears his name, Mount Ayyub in Turkey is linked to his story. In Scotland, Ayyub has been steadily chosen by families with Muslim heritage since the 1970s, and its sound can be compared to the Scottish surname McAlpine (from “son of Alpin”), though the etymologies differ entirely.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20245 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #5355 babies
- Total births
- 5since 2024
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y