Dahab Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAH-hab //ˈdɑːhæb//
Origin: Arabic; Swahili
Meaning: gold (Arabic); wealth (Swahili)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, 'Dahab' signifies gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity, often associated with luxury and value. In Swahili, the name conveys a sense of richness and abundance, reflecting the importance of wealth in social contexts.
The name is used in various regions where Arabic and Swahili cultures intersect, highlighting trade and cultural exchange.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dahab was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Dahab has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dahab has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dahab is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dahab was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dahab
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dahab.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |