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Fabiha

fah-BEE-hah · Of debated origin; possibly a variant of Fawziya meaning 'successful' or derived from Arabic roots meaning 'intelligent' or 'savvy'.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Fabiha since 1996

Babies named Fabiha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710200020102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s38
2010s37
2020s44

Meaning & origin

Fabiha is a rare feminine name of Arabic origin, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It saw modest interest, peaking in 2021, but has since declined in usage. As of 2025, only about 1 in 321,453 baby girls received this name, ranking it 14,942. The name has not been recorded in any top states. Its exact meaning is debated, with possible connections to successful or intelligent, but it remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Arabic roots.

Fabiha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, likely a variant of Fawziya (derived from fawz, meaning 'success' or 'triumph') or Fatiha (meaning 'opening' or 'beginning'). It may also be related to the Arabic adjective fābih, meaning 'intelligent' or 'discerning'. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1996, and its usage remains modest.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Fabby, Fabi, Bee

Variants: Fawziya, Fatiha, Fabia

Sibling names for Fabiha

Names that share Fabiha's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Leila, Aisha, Nadia, Samira

Brothers: Omar, Amir, Zayn, Khalil, Rayan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Fabiha mean?
Fabiha is of Arabic origin and may mean 'successful' (as a variant of Fawziya) or 'intelligent.' Its exact meaning is debated.
How popular is the name Fabiha?
Fabiha is rare. As of 2025, it was given to about 1 in 321,453 babies, ranking 14,942, with its peak popularity in 2021.
Is Fabiha a boy or girl name?
Fabiha is a girl's name.