Shoaib

Meaning of Shoaib

Shoaib is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the triliteral root shu‘ayb (شُعَيْب), which conveys the notion of “one who shows the right path” and is enunciated as shoh-AYB (/ʃɒˈeɪb/) in both Arabic and Urdu. Closely associated with the Qur’anic prophet who admonished the people of Midian to uphold justice and monotheistic fidelity, the name carries connotations of moral guidance and spiritual leadership. Over time, Shoaib has diffused beyond its Arabian heartland into South Asian and broader Muslim diasporas, where it remains a marker of cultural heritage and religious identity. In the United States, Shoaib has intermittently ranked within the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 male names since the early 1980s—peaking at 682nd in 1983 and most recently appearing with eight births and a rank of 916th in 2024—reflecting a modest yet persistent presence.