What does Hiba mean?
From Arabic hibah 'gift, donation', from the verb wahaba 'to give'. Denotes a gift given freely from the heart, commonly understood as a blessing from the divine.
What does Huda mean?
Huda means “right guidance” in Arabic.
Hiba vs Huda
Which is more popular?
Huda is more popular than Hiba today: about 117 US babies were given the name Huda in 2025, compared with 0 named Hiba.
| Hiba | Huda | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | gift | Guidance |
| Origin | arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HEE-bah | HOO-dah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1976 |
| Peak year | 2023 (94) | 2025 (117) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 117 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hiba
Huda
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hiba | Huda |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 445 | 479 |
| 2010s | 656 | 600 |
| 2000s | 626 | 518 |
| 1990s | 334 | 277 |
| 1980s | 68 | 125 |
| 1970s | 0 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hiba or Huda more popular?
Huda is more popular than Hiba today: about 117 US babies were given the name Huda in 2025, compared with 0 named Hiba.
What is the difference between Hiba and Huda?
Hiba means gift (arabic origin), while Huda means Guidance (Arabic origin).
Which name is older, Hiba or Huda?
In US records, Hiba first appears in 0 and Huda in 1976, so Hiba has the longer recorded history.