Total births
763
Girls' name · since 1977
Nabila
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 763 babies named Nabila, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6469
- among girls today
- 763
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nabila is the #6469 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 763 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Nabila recorded 763 times among girls since 1977, holding rank #6469 nationally today, ahead of 64% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6469 among girls today
- 763 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nabila is currently the #6469 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 763 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6469
- among girls today
- 763
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Nabila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6469
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Nabila was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
29 babies were named Nabila in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nabila compares
763 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Nabila's all-time total is 100% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nabila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 763 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nabila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nabila splits its recorded history at 2002: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nabila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,469
Active since
1977
Nabila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Nabila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nabila's strongest decade.
191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Nabila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
191 births
- 2020s
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 191 births (25% of all-time use).
How Nabila 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 Nabila's total volume
Nabila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nabila by state
Where Nabila concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 104 | 13.6% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Nabila's total US births 13.6%
Even split
104 of 763 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nabila? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 763 babies named Nabila. Today it holds rank #6469 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 29 births.
When was Nabila most popular? ▼
Nabila was most popular in the 2010s decade with 191 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nabila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nabila are New York (104 births), California (22 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Nabila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nabila since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nabila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nabiha, Nabeeha, Naba, Nabilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nabila's data
- Nabila's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (191 total births) through the 2020s (127) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nabilas (104 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 Nabila
Nearby Names Like Nabila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nabila
Nabiha Girl
#6503 651 births
Nabeeha Girl
#11607 278 births
Naba Girl
#9901 271 births
Nabilah Girl
93 births
Nabria Girl
93 births
Compare Nabila side by side: Nabila vs Nabiha Nabila vs Nabeeha Nabila 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, 1977–2025 (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. "Nabila: #6469 Girls' Name - 763 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nabila. 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 Nabila 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.