UK girl's name
Nabaa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "spring" or "fountainhead".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nabaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nabaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Nabaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nabaa ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Nabaa.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nabaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Nabaa mean?
The name Nabaa is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "naba'a," which means "to spring forth" or "to rise up." It is a name associated with the Middle Eastern region and has been in use since ancient times.
In Islamic literature, the word "naba'" is mentioned in the Quran, referring to important news or tidings. This connection may have influenced the name's popularity among Arabic-speaking communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nabaa was a prominent Arab poet from the 7th century CE. Nabaa ibn Shaddad al-Ansari was known for his eloquent verses and was regarded as a skilled orator during the early years of Islam.
Another notable figure was Nabaa ibn Malik, a 9th-century Arabic mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of algebra and authored several influential works on the subject.
In the realm of literature, Nabaa al-Baghdadi was a renowned 10th-century Arabic scholar and poet from Baghdad. He was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic works, which were widely circulated during his time.
During the medieval period, Nabaa al-Andalusi was a distinguished Islamic philosopher and scientist from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He made notable contributions to the fields of physics, astronomy, and mathematics, and his writings were influential in the Islamic Golden Age.
In more recent history, Nabaa Muawad was a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist from the 20th century. Born in 1887, she was a pioneer in advocating for women's rights and played a significant role in the literary and cultural movements of her time.
While the name Nabaa has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions influenced by the Islamic faith and Arabic heritage. The name's association with concepts of renewal, growth, and importance has likely contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nabaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Nabaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nabaa, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nabaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nabaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nabaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nabaa in the UK right now?
In 2013, Nabaa was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nabaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Nabaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nabaa?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "spring" or "fountainhead".
How many people are called Nabaa in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Nabaa across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.