Naseeb
An Arabic name meaning fate, luck or destiny.
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Naseeb. It is a predominantly female name (93.5% of registrations). The average person named Naseeb today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naseeb births was 2023 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naseeb. 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 Naseeb with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naseeb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2023
17 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,132
Tracked since 2015
Gender
Gender distribution for Naseeb
Naseeb leans heavily female at 93.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Naseeb as a male name
- Ranked #13,550 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Naseeb as a female name
- Ranked #7,132 in 2024
- 16 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (16 births)
Popularity
Naseeb: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naseeb from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 71 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
Naseeb 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 Naseeb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naseebs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Naseeb
The name Naseeb has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasib," which means "fortune" or "destiny." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic culture and language have a long and rich history.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, the name Naseeb gained popularity among Arab populations. It was often given to newborns as a way to express the belief that their destiny was predetermined by divine forces or as a reflection of the parents' hopes and aspirations for their child's future.
The name Naseeb can be found in various historical texts and religious scriptures from the Islamic world. For instance, it is mentioned in several Arabic literary works, including poetry and prose, where it is used to symbolize the concept of fate or destiny.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naseeb. One of the earliest recorded examples is Naseeb ibn Rabah (620-689 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader during the early Muslim conquests. Another historical figure was Naseeb Arida (1887-1957), a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the 19th and 20th centuries.
In the realm of arts and culture, Naseeb Alozair (1890-1949) was a Palestinian painter and sculptor celebrated for his contributions to the modern Arab art movement. Naseeb Shaheen (1920-1992) was a renowned Palestinian poet and academic, whose works explored themes of nationalism, resistance, and identity.
Moving to more recent times, Naseeb Aruri (1934-2015) was a prominent Palestinian-American scholar and author, known for his extensive writings on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Naseeb throughout history, reflecting its enduring cultural significance and the diverse fields in which it has been represented.
People
Naseeb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naseeb 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
Naseeb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naseeb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naseeb 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Naseeb a common name?
We classify Naseeb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naseeb most popular?
The single biggest year for Naseeb was 2023, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naseeb is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Naseeb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naseeb a female name?
Yes, 93.5% of people registered as Naseeb 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 Naseeb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naseeb 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 Naseeb 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Naseeb?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.