Gift
Hibo is a traditional Somali name that translates directly to 'gift' or 'present'. It is often given to express gratitude for the child's birth and is widely used across East Africa. The name carries a sense of being a precious or divine offering.
Less common today
Hibo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,373 in 2016.
Somali-born British campaigner and author of 'Cut'
Renowned Somali singer and cultural icon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
