The nameNabil

Nabil is an Arabic name of nobility. It was a top 600 name in England and Wales in the 2000s.

Meaning

Nabil means "noble, distinguished" in Arabic.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Nabil reached 590th place in 2004 and was 1359th in 2025.

Popularity of the name Nabil

Nabil in the United States

2750thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2015peak year (63 births)
1,959babies named Nabil in the United States since 1880
03263 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Nabil was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 457 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Nabil. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Nabil in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 44 births a year.

Nabil in the United Kingdom

1437thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2005peak year (41 births)
739babies named Nabil in the United Kingdom since 1997
02141 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Nabil was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 333 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Nabil. Half of all babies named Nabil in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.

Nabil in France

631stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (420 births)
12,975babies named Nabil in France since 1900
0210420 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nabil in Belgium

975thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2000peak year (46 births)
693babies named Nabil in Belgium since 1995
02346 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Nabil

Names from the same generation as Nabil, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nabil mean?

Nabil means "noble, distinguished" in Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Nabil?

Arabic.

Is Nabil a girl's or a boy's name?

Nabil is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Nabil?

In 2024, Nabil was the 2750th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 47 births.

What are good sibling names for Nabil?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Malika, Sana and Sakina for a sister, Adil, Abdallah, Adel and Kamil for a brother.