What is the origin of the name Nabila?

Nabila is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Nabila?

Nabila is currently ranked #6545 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nabila?

Nabila is pronounced nah-BEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Nabila

nah-BEE-lah

Popularity

#6545

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

747

Peak Year

#29 in 2021

First Recorded

1977

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Arabic, meaning 'noble', 'distinguished', or 'honorable'. It carries connotations of grace and high standing.

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Nabi Bila Abby

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Nabi Bila Abby

Spelling Variations

Nabilah Nabeela

Similar Names

Amira Zahra Samira Layla

Personality Traits

GracefulDignifiedIntelligentKind

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