The name Ehab is of Egyptian origin and means "gift from God." It is a masculine given name that has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Ehab is derived from the Egyptian phrase "Eh-ab," which can be translated as "gift" or "offering" combined with "ab," meaning "heart" or "father." Therefore, the name Ehab can be interpreted as "the gift of the heart" or "gift from God to his people."
The use of the name Ehab dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was often given to children who were considered particularly blessed or fortunate. Today, the name continues to be popular in Egypt and among Egyptian communities around the world.
In recent years, Ehab has started to gain popularity beyond its traditional Egyptian origins. Parents have begun choosing the name for their sons due to its unique sound and meaning. Some celebrities with the name Ehab include Egyptian actor Ehab Abdelaziz and Egyptian footballer Ehab Gebrail.
Based on the statistical data provided for the name Ehab in the United States between 1972 and 2023, we can observe a fluctuating trend in its popularity over the years.
The earliest recorded birth year for Ehab is 1972, with five births that year. The name experienced a slight increase in popularity in 1976 and 1977, with seven births each year. However, it declined again to five births in 1980 before showing another uptick in 1981 with nine births.
The late 1980s and early 1990s saw more consistent popularity for Ehab, with an average of about eight births per year between 1984 and 1992. The name reached its peak popularity in the mid-1990s, with 18 births each year from 1993 to 1996.
After this peak, Ehab's popularity began to decline again, with fewer than ten births per year between 1997 and 2005. However, it experienced a brief resurgence in the late 2000s, with double-digit birth numbers in 2002 (17 births) and 2004 (13 births).
In recent years, Ehab's popularity has remained relatively consistent, with around five to nine births per year from 2010 onwards. The most recent data available is for the year 2023, which shows seven births.
Overall, over the past five decades, a total of 447 babies were named Ehab in the United States. Despite fluctuations in its popularity, Ehab has maintained a steady presence among American baby names.