Nabeel
Nabeel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Noble, magnanimous, or honorable.
Origin and history
Nabeel is a classic male name of Arabic origin meaning noble or magnanimous. It is widely used throughout the Muslim world and Arab diaspora. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,182 babies in the United States have been named Nabeel since 1880. It ranks #3513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.3 %)
- NY (34.1 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- FL (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 314 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Nabeel
- Nabeel Qureshi: Film Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- It is frequently transliterated into English as both Nabeel and Nabil.
- Over 1,000 boys have been given the exact name Nabeel in the U.S. since 1880.