Nabeeha
Feminine Arabic name meaning pure, virtuous, accomplished.
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the first name Nabeeha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nabeeha today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nabeeha births was 2007 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nabeeha. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nabeeha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
275
~ 1 in 1,246,379 Americans
Peak year
2007
19 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,797
Tracked since 1999
Census
Nabeeha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 312 people with the first name Nabeeha, which placed it at #28,685 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,685
National first-name rank
People counted
312
312 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
86.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nabeeha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nabeeha is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.7%) and Black (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nabeeha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nabeeha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.9% · 271
- White6.7% · 21
- Black or African American4.2% · 13
- Two or more races2.2% · 7
Popularity
Nabeeha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nabeeha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nabeeha 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 Nabeeha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nabeehas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nabeeha
The name Nabeeha has its origins in Arabic, derived from the root word "nabih" which means "noble" or "distinguished." It is a feminine name that gained popularity across the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Nabeeha can be traced back to the medieval period in the Arab world. It was a common name given to girls born into respected families or those who were considered to possess noble qualities.
In Islamic literature, the name Nabeeha is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or the Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad). However, its meaning aligns with the Islamic principles of striving for noble character and virtuous conduct.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Nabeeha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nabeeha bint Al-Abbas (born in the 7th century CE), who was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and a paternal aunt of Prophet Muhammad.
Another notable bearer of the name was Nabeeha Khayyat (1923-2008), a Syrian writer and novelist known for her contributions to modern Arabic literature. Her works explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of women in traditional societies.
In the realm of education, Nabeeha Al-Nabulsi (1939-2023) was a renowned Palestinian educator and academic. She dedicated her life to advancing educational opportunities for Palestinian youth and promoting cultural preservation.
The name Nabeeha also gained recognition in the field of politics and activism. Nabeeha Awad (born in 1935) was a prominent Palestinian activist and advocate for women's rights. She played a crucial role in raising awareness about the Palestinian cause on the international stage.
Lastly, Nabeeha Lotayef (1900-1964) was a pioneering Egyptian writer and journalist who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's empowerment through her literary works and activism.
While the name Nabeeha has its roots in the Arab world, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity among diverse communities around the globe, serving as a testament to its enduring appeal and the universal desire for noble qualities.
People
Nabeeha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nabeeha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nabeeha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nabeeha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 275 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nabeeha 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 1,246,379 US residents.
Is Nabeeha a common name?
We classify Nabeeha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nabeeha most popular?
The single biggest year for Nabeeha was 2007, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nabeeha is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nabeeha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 312 people with the name Nabeeha, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,685 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nabeeha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nabeeha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nabeeha appears almost entirely female. Of the 318 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nabeeha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nabeeha is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.7%) and Black (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nabeeha most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Nabeeha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (271 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nabeeha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nabeeha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nabeeha 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.
Is Nabeeha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nabeeha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nabeeha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Nabeeha?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.