girl's name
Nabilah
nah-BEE-luh (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 318
Nabilah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nabilah 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 | 43 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Nabilah?
In 2025, Nabilah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Nabilah 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 Nabilah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nabilah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nabilah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nabilah
- Arabic nah-BEE-luh
Sibling Names for Nabilah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nabilah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nabilah
How popular is the name Nabilah?
In 2025, Nabilah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Nabilah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nabilah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nabilah?
Nabilah has 3 syllables.
When was Nabilah most popular?
Nabilah peaked in 2002, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nabilah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nabilah currently ranks #7,297 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.