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UK girl's name

Nabeelah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning noble or exalted.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nabeelah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nabeelah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 8 births.

This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 102 living people in the UK are called Nabeelah. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nabeelah ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 8 girls were registered as Nabeelah.
  • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nabeelah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

1998

8 births

Estimated living

102

2026

Meaning

What does Nabeelah mean?

The name Nabeelah is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the word "nabeel," which means "noble," "honorable," or "distinguished." This name finds its origins in the rich cultural and linguistic traditions of the Middle East, particularly in the Arabic-speaking regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nabeelah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the formative years of Islamic civilization. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were individuals who embodied the qualities of nobility and honor, reflecting the essence of the name's meaning.

In Islamic history, one notable figure who bore the name Nabeelah was Nabeelah bint Al-Harith, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the early Islamic era. She was known for her literary prowess and her contributions to the preservation of Arabic poetry and literature.

Another notable historical figure with the name Nabeelah was Nabeelah al-Andalusiyyah, a prominent female scholar and writer from the Andalusian region of Spain during the 10th century CE. She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including literature, poetry, and Islamic jurisprudence.

In the realm of literature, the name Nabeelah has been immortalized through several works of fiction and poetry. One such example is the character Nabeelah in the famous Arabic novel "The Cairo Trilogy" by Naguib Mahfouz, the Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian writer.

Beyond the Arab world, the name Nabeelah has also found its way into other cultures and languages. For instance, in Persian literature, there is a mention of a character named Nabeelah in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Nabeelah, including Nabeelah al-Saadawi, an Egyptian feminist writer and activist; Nabeelah Najmabadi, an Iranian scholar and historian; and Nabeelah Obeid, a Syrian-American writer and journalist.

The name Nabeelah has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic heritage. Its association with nobility, honor, and distinction has made it a cherished name across various regions and communities, reflecting the timeless values that it represents.

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Popularity

Nabeelah over time

The chart below shows babies named Nabeelah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nabeelah, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nabeelah
02468199620102024

Decades

Nabeelah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nabeelah 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
2020s #3752 18 3
2010s #4906 28 7
2000s #2709 36 6
1990s #2162 21 3

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FAQ

Nabeelah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Nabeelah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Nabeelah was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Nabeelah most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 8 babies registered as Nabeelah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nabeelah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning noble or exalted.

How many people are called Nabeelah in the UK?

A total of 103 babies have been registered as Nabeelah across the 19 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.