unisex name
Nabi
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 251
Nabi is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nabi is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nabi over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How popular is Nabi?
In 2025, Nabi was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Nabi is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Nabi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Nabi also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nabi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Nabi
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Nabi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Nabi
How popular is the name Nabi?
In 2025, Nabi was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Nabi a girl's or a boy's name?
Nabi is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nabi?
Nabi has 2 syllables.
When was Nabi most popular?
Nabi peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nabi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nabi currently ranks #4,512 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.