Mohib is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'Muhabbat', which means 'love'. It is a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name gained popularity in South Asia during the 20th century due to its poetic and romantic connotations. It has also been used by notable individuals such as Pakistani cricketer Mohibullah Khan and Indian singer Mohib Mirza.
The name Mohib has seen varied popularity over the past two decades, with spikes in usage occurring most recently in 2014 and 2017, both years seeing nine births. The highest year for this name was 2005 with nine births, followed by a decline until another peak in 2014. Since then, the number of births has fluctuated but generally remained above five per year. In total, there have been sixty-eight children named Mohib born between 2005 and 2021.