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UK girl's name

Nusaiba

Distinguished and honorable; a feminine Arabic name meaning "intelligent lady".

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.

Nusaiba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nusaiba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1065, with 32 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 32 births.

This profile covers 233 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2001 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.

Nusaiba is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 232 living people in the UK are called Nusaiba. 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

  • Nusaiba ranked #1065 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 32 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 32 girls were registered as Nusaiba.
  • About 232 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nusaiba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1065

2024

Births in 2024

32

Latest year

Peak year

2024

32 births

Estimated living

232

2026

Meaning

What does Nusaiba mean?

The name Nusaiba originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots traced back to the 7th century AD in the Arabian Peninsula. Nusaiba is derived from the Arabic word "nusaybah," which means "little blessing" or "small gift." This name has deep religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.

One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Nusaiba is found in Islamic history. Nusaiba bint Ka'b, also known as Umm Atiyya, was a prominent female companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Born around 609 AD in Medina, she embraced Islam in its early days and became known for her courage, wisdom, and dedication to the faith. Nusaiba bint Ka'b played a crucial role in several major battles, providing aid and support to the Muslim warriors.

Throughout history, various individuals have carried the name Nusaiba. In the 8th century, Nusaiba bint Abdul Rahman was a respected scholar and poet from Medina. Her literary works and poetry were widely acclaimed during her time.

Nusaiba bint Kafur, born in the 9th century AD, was a prominent calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly valued and are considered masterpieces of Islamic art.

In the 13th century, Nusaiba bint Rabia al-Awadiyya was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. Her spiritual teachings and poetic works had a significant impact on the Sufi tradition and literature of the time.

Another notable figure was Nusaiba bint Ahmed al-Baghdadi, a 14th-century scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to legal scholarship.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Nusaiba throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Arabic and Islamic heritage. The name has been associated with various fields, including religion, literature, art, and scholarship, highlighting its diverse and rich cultural significance.

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Popularity

Nusaiba over time

The chart below shows babies named Nusaiba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Nusaiba, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 32 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nusaiba
08162432200120122024

Decades

Nusaiba by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nusaiba 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 #1801 100 5
2010s #3272 81 10
2000s #3379 52 9

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FAQ

Nusaiba: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Nusaiba was ranked #1065 for girls in England and Wales, with 32 births registered.

When was Nusaiba most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 32 babies registered as Nusaiba in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nusaiba?

Distinguished and honorable; a feminine Arabic name meaning "intelligent lady".

How many people are called Nusaiba in the UK?

A total of 233 babies have been registered as Nusaiba across the 24 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.