Follower or successor
Derived from the Arabic root 'q-f-w', Aqib signifies one who follows or comes after. In Islamic tradition, Al-Aqib is one of the titles of the Prophet Muhammad, referring to him as the final prophet who succeeded all others.
Less common today
Aqib isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,728 in 1998.
Former NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion
Former Pakistani cricketer and coach
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
