Wahab is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'хаба', which means 'to grow' or 'to increase'. It is a unisex name, often used for boys but also occasionally for girls. The name Wahab is popular in countries with significant Muslim populations, such as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, as well as in India and Pakistan.
"The name Wahab has seen peaks in popularity with 9 births in 1998 and has had several years with 6 or more births since 1995, with a total of 66 births recorded until 2023."