Nabila
Meaningnoble · Arabic
Nabila is an Arabic girl name meaning “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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Nabila has the name Ila hiding inside it.
- GenerationNabila peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nabila you'd meet today is about 36 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nabilas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nabila would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 100,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNabila first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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About the name Nabila
Nabila is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “noble”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Nabila
What does the name Nabila mean?
Nabila means “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 Nabila?
Nabila is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Nabila a boy or girl name?
Nabila is a girl name. In 2025, 16 US girls were named Nabila.
How popular is the name Nabila?
Nabila ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1989, when it reached #4,248. Over the last five years it has slipped 513 places.
What names are similar to Nabila?
If you like Nabila, you might also like Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison.
What should I know before naming my baby Nabila?
Nabila is an Arabic girl name meaning “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.