What origin is the name Ahab?

Ahab comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ahab a popular name?

Ahab is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ahab does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Ahab?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Ahab — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Ahab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ahab

Ahab

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Ahab is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength.".

Ahab is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ahab

Very rare in US records

What does Ahab mean?

Ahab is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength.".

Is Ahab a rare name?

Yes. Ahab does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Ahab

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Ahab means "A unique name that suggests a strong, supportive presence, much like an uncle, offering family connection and strength." — these names share that spirit.