Rising since 1985, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Nabil since 1966
Babies named Nabil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 238 |
| 1990s | 402 |
| 2000s | 457 |
| 2010s | 452 |
| 2020s | 273 |
Meaning & origin
Nabil, meaning 'noble' or 'generous,' is a name of Arabic origin that has seen modest but steady usage in the United States. First recorded in 1966, it experienced a notable uptick in popularity beginning around 1985, with its peak year occurring in 2015. As of 2025, the name ranks 2,572 with a 1-in-33,492 occurrence rate. Geographically, the name has shown particular concentration in Minnesota, Virginia, and New York. Nabil remains a distinctive choice that carries strong cultural resonance within Arabic-speaking communities, offering a meaningful alternative to more common Western names.
Nabil derives from the Arabic root n-b-l, conveying nobility and high birth. It has long been a common given name across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally, often chosen for its virtuous connotations.
Where Nabil is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nabil” around the world
Where Nabil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nabs
Sibling names for Nabil
Names that share Nabil's style, for a brother or sister.
