Nabil
Meaningnoble, honourable · Arabic
Nabil is an Arabic boy name meaning “noble, honourable”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationNabil peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nabil you'd meet today is about 31 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nabils too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nabil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 33,445 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNabil first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nabils? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #586 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Nabil
Nabil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “noble, honourable”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Nabil
What does the name Nabil mean?
Nabil means “noble, honourable” 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 boy names with a similar meaning include Allison (“noble”), Arya (“noble”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”) and Brian (“possibly noble, strong”).
What is the origin of the name Nabil?
Nabil is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Nabil a boy or girl name?
Nabil is a boy name. In 2025, 51 US boys were named Nabil.
How popular is the name Nabil?
Nabil ranked #2,572 for US boys in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 1994, when it reached #1,581. Over the last five years it has climbed 998 places.
What names are similar to Nabil?
If you like Nabil, you might also like Allison, Arya, Bryan and Brian.
What should I know before naming my baby Nabil?
Nabil is an Arabic boy name meaning “noble, honourable”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.