Total births
651
Girls' name · since 1989
Nabiha
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 651 babies named Nabiha, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6503
- among girls today
- 651
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
651 babies have been named Nabiha since 1989, making it today's #6503 girls' name.
Nabiha has 651 recorded births among girls since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6503 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #6503 among girls today
- 651 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nabiha is currently the #6503 girls' name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 651 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6503
- among girls today
- 651
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Nabiha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6503
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nabiha was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
37 babies were named Nabiha in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Nabiha compares
651 Top 39% higher than 61% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nabiha's all-time total is 70% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nabiha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 651 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nabiha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nabiha's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nabiha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#6,503
Active since
1989
Nabiha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Nabiha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nabiha's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nabiha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s 80
2020s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 270 births (41% of all-time use).
How Nabiha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nabiha's total volume
Nabiha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nabiha by state
Where Nabiha concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 123 | 18.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Nabiha's total US births 18.9%
Even split
123 of 651 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nabiha? ▼
651 babies have been named Nabiha since 1989. It currently ranks #6503 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 37 births.
When was Nabiha most popular? ▼
Nabiha was most popular in the 2010s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Nabiha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nabiha are New York (123 births), California (6 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Nabiha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nabiha since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nabiha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nabila, Nabeeha, Naba, Nabilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nabiha's data
- Nabiha's decade-level peak was the 2010s (270 total births); usage has since declined to 80 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nabihas (123 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nabiha
Nearby Names Like Nabiha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nabiha
Nabila Girl
#6469 763 births
Nabeeha Girl
#11607 278 births
Naba Girl
#9901 271 births
Nabilah Girl
93 births
Nabria Girl
93 births
Compare Nabiha side by side: Nabiha vs Nabila Nabiha vs Nabeeha Nabiha vs Naba
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nabiha: #6503 Girls' Name - 651 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nabiha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nabiha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.