girl's name
Nabeelah
nuh-BEE-luh (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 122
Nabeelah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 43,912 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nabeelah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Nabeelah?
In 2025, Nabeelah was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Nabeelah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nabeelah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nabeelah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nabeelah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nabeelah
- Arabic nuh-BEE-luh
Sibling Names for Nabeelah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nabeelah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nabeelah
How popular is the name Nabeelah?
In 2025, Nabeelah was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Nabeelah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nabeelah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nabeelah?
Nabeelah has 3 syllables.
When was Nabeelah most popular?
Nabeelah peaked in 2025, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nabeelah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nabeelah currently ranks #2,344 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.