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Nabiha

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningintelligent, noble · Arabic

Nabiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “intelligent, noble”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationNabiha peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Nabiha you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nabiha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNabiha first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nabiha

Nabiha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “intelligent, noble”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Nabiha

What does the name Nabiha mean?

Nabiha means “intelligent, noble” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Adeline (“noble”), Alice (“noble”), Audrey (“noble strength”) and Allison (“noble”).

What is the origin of the name Nabiha?

Nabiha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Nabiha a boy or girl name?

Nabiha is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Nabiha.

How popular is the name Nabiha?

Nabiha ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #3,989. Over the last five years it has slipped 279 places.

What names are similar to Nabiha?

If you like Nabiha, you might also like Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison.

What should I know before naming my baby Nabiha?

Nabiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “intelligent, noble”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.