Nibras
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrant flower" or "blooming".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nibras. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nibras today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nibras births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nibras. 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 Nibras with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nibras. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,676
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Nibras: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nibras 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 Nibras during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nibras
The given name Nibras has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word "nibras," which means "panther" or "leopard." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period.
In Arabic literature and poetry, the panther was often used as a symbol of strength, grace, and beauty. The name Nibras was likely bestowed upon newborn girls as a reflection of these desirable qualities. It is also possible that the name was inspired by the spotted patterns of a panther's coat, which were seen as aesthetically pleasing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nibras can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher Abu al-'Ala' al-Ma'arri, who lived from 973 to 1057 CE. In his anthology of poems, he mentioned a woman named Nibras, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout Islamic history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Nibras. One such figure was Nibras bint Imru' al-Qays, a 7th-century Arabian noblewoman and poet from the Lakhmid kingdom. Her poetry, which celebrated the virtues of love and honor, was highly regarded during her lifetime.
In the 12th century, Nibras al-Baghdadiyya was a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Abbasid Caliphate, and she was celebrated for her mastery of the art form.
During the 14th century, Nibras al-Dimashqiyya was a prominent scholar and writer from Damascus. She authored several treatises on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time.
In more recent history, Nibras Kazimi was an Iraqi writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 2009. She was known for her contributions to Arabic literature and her advocacy for women's rights in the Middle East.
While the name Nibras has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographic and religious boundaries over time. The name's association with strength, grace, and beauty has made it appealing to parents from diverse backgrounds, ensuring its enduring popularity across generations.
People
Nibras + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nibras 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
Nibras: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nibras?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nibras 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nibras a common name?
We classify Nibras as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nibras most popular?
The single biggest year for Nibras was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nibras is about 9 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 Nibras in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nibras a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nibras in the SSA data are male. 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 Nibras still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nibras 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 Nibras 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 are called Nibras?
You can see how many people share the name Nibras on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.