Hibah is a beautiful and unique name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the word "hiba," which means "gift" in Arabic. The name Hibah is often given to girls as it signifies that they are a precious gift from God.
In Islamic tradition, Hibah is also associated with the story of Prophet Muhammad's wife, Khadija bint Khuwaylid. According to legend, when Prophet Muhammad first received revelations from Allah, he was worried about his ability to memorize and communicate them accurately. In response, Allah sent the angel Gabriel with the revelation that "You are indeed a messenger of Allah," accompanied by the words "hiba" (gift) three times. This reassured Muhammad that he had been chosen as a prophet, and Khadija was the first person to believe in him.
The name Hibah is therefore not only a beautiful name but also one with significant historical and religious significance for Muslims around the world. It is a name that carries with it a sense of blessing, grace, and divine favor.
The name Hibah has seen a fluctuating trend in popularity over the past few decades in the United States. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, there were fewer than 10 births per year with this name. However, starting from 1996, there was a significant increase in its popularity, reaching a peak of 30 births in 2001.
After the peak in 2001, the number of Hibah births gradually decreased, but it remained relatively stable around the mid-twenties mark until 2007. Between 2008 and 2014, there was another decline, with fewer than 20 Hibah births per year on average.
From 2015 onwards, there has been a slight increase in popularity again, with around 6 to 8 Hibah births per year, which is similar to the numbers seen in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Overall, since 1987, there have been a total of 392 Hibah births in the United States.
These statistics demonstrate that while Hibah has not consistently ranked among the most popular names in the U.S., it has maintained a steady presence with a notable peak in popularity during the early 2000s.