boy's name
Nabhan
NAB-hahn (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 74
Nabhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nabhan 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 | 3 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Nabhan?
In 2025, Nabhan was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Nabhan 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 Nabhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nabhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nabhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nabhan
- Arabic NAB-hahn
Sibling Names for Nabhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nabhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nabhan
How popular is the name Nabhan?
In 2025, Nabhan was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Nabhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nabhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nabhan?
Nabhan has 2 syllables.
When was Nabhan most popular?
Nabhan peaked in 2025, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nabhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nabhan currently ranks #2,878 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.