Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Nabeeha since 1999
Babies named Nabeeha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Nabeeha entered U.S. birth records in 1999, a relatively recent arrival among Arabic-origin names in America. Its peak came in 2007, when it was given to the highest number of baby girls in a single year. Since then, usage has followed a falling trajectory, gradually becoming less common. Although it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally, its consistent but modest presence reflects a niche appeal, particularly among families seeking a name with Arabic roots and a dignified meaning. No single state has recorded enough instances to appear in top-state data, underscoring its rarity across the country.
Nabeeha is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root ن ب ه (n-b-h), conveying notions of nobility, intelligence, and distinction. It is a direct feminine form of the masculine name Nabeeh, also spelled Nabeel in some traditions. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world, though its modern usage in the United States dates from the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bee, Nabi
Sibling names for Nabeeha
Names that share Nabeeha's style, for a brother or sister.
