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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nabhan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nabella|Nabi
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Nabhan

NAH-bahn · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8073 in 2023

Peak: #8073 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8073 in 2023

Peak: #8073 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162023

Rank #8073 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Nabhan scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Arabic OriginSemiticBoy Name2-syllableMeaning: NobleClassicReligiousMiddle EasternUncommon in US
Character
noble bearingstrong leadershipsteadfast couragedignified presence
STRONG
High confidence

Nabhan is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Nabhan at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'noble' or 'distinguished'. Also connected to Hebrew roots signifying elevation and honor.
Language root:Arabic · Semitic
Peak rank:#8073 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Nabhan Al-Maqtari
Yemeni politician and diplomat
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nabhan · Overview
Summary

Nabhan is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Classic · Religious character
Nabhan carries a grounded, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nabhan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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