Fabiha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble, virtuous woman".
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Fabiha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fabiha today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fabiha births was 2021 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fabiha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
2021
10 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,547
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Fabiha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fabiha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 39 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fabiha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fabiha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fabiha
The name Fabiha is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "fabhaa," which means "glory" or "splendor." It is believed to have emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Fabhiha," which later evolved into the more commonly used "Fabiha." The name gained popularity among Arab communities and later spread to various parts of the Islamic world, including North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fabiha can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 9th and 10th centuries. These writings often referred to individuals bearing this name, indicating its usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fabiha. One such person was Fabiha al-Andalusia (990-1050 AD), a renowned female poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable Fabiha was Fabiha bint Qays (680-740 AD), a prominent Arab woman who played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and was known for her bravery and leadership skills.
In the 12th century, Fabiha al-Dimashqi (1120-1190 AD) was a renowned female scholar and poet from Damascus, who gained recognition for her contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
During the 14th century, Fabiha al-Qahira (1310-1375 AD) was a prominent female physician and scholar from Cairo, Egypt, known for her expertise in medicine and her contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge in the Islamic world.
In the 16th century, Fabiha al-Shirazi (1520-1585 AD) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Shiraz, Iran, whose works have been widely studied and admired for their depth and beauty.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Fabiha, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
People
Fabiha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fabiha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fabiha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fabiha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fabiha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Fabiha a common name?
We classify Fabiha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fabiha most popular?
The single biggest year for Fabiha was 2021, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fabiha is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fabiha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fabiha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.