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UK boy's name

Nebi

A masculine Arabic name meaning "prophet" or "messenger of God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nebi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nebi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2013 to 2022. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Nebi. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nebi ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Nebi.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nebi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

4 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Nebi mean?

The name Nebi finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "nabi," which translates to "prophet" or "messenger." This name holds significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.

Nebi is closely associated with the revered prophets of Islam, particularly the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the last and most important prophet in Islamic belief. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals as a way to honor and commemorate the teachings and legacy of these prophets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nebi can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used to refer to the prophets who were sent by God to guide humanity. The name is mentioned numerous times throughout the text, highlighting its deep-rooted connection to Islamic theology and tradition.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nebi. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Nebi ibn Wahab (659-719 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina, who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure was Nebi al-Misri (1020-1108 CE), an Egyptian scholar and Sufi mystic who played a crucial role in the spread of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, in Egypt and the wider region.

In the Ottoman Empire, Nebi Efendi (1572-1659 CE) was a renowned calligrapher and poet who excelled in the art of Ottoman calligraphy and contributed to the development of the art form during the golden age of the empire.

The name Nebi also gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent, with individuals like Nebi Bakhsh Khan (1677-1740 CE), a prominent military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Empire, and Nebi Khan (1844-1903 CE), a renowned Pashtun poet and scholar from present-day Pakistan.

Another notable figure bearing the name Nebi was Nebi Khuzayma (1897-1967 CE), a Syrian scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the revival of Islamic thought and reform movements in the 20th century.

While these are just a few examples, the name Nebi has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nebi over time

The chart below shows babies named Nebi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nebi, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nebi
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Decades

Nebi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nebi 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 #4789 6 2
2010s #4481 10 3

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FAQ

Nebi: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Nebi was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nebi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Nebi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nebi?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "prophet" or "messenger of God".

How many people are called Nebi in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Nebi across the 5 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.