Rising since 2021, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Nabi since 2008
Babies named Nabi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 79 | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Nabi is an emerging name in the United States, first recorded in 2021 with a rank of 7,133 and an incidence of 1 in 107,151 births by 2025. It reached its peak popularity in 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since its debut. The name's cross-cultural appeal stems from its presence in Arabic, Hebrew, and Japanese traditions, though no top states have reported significant usage yet. Parents today may be drawn to its simple, two-syllable sound and the spiritual resonance of its Arabic and Hebrew meaning, even as many choose it for its modern, streamlined feel.
Nabi appears in multiple cultures with distinct meanings. In Arabic, it is a direct word for 'prophet', a title used throughout the Quran. In Hebrew, it can be a variant of Navi, also meaning 'prophet'. In Japanese, it is a given name that can mean 'storytelling' or 'calm' depending on the kanji. As a name, its use outside its original languages is modern, often chosen for its spiritual or melodic quality.
“Nabi” around the world
Where Nabi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Navy, Nabee, Nabiy
Sibling names for Nabi
Names that share Nabi's style, for a brother or sister.
