Nubia
Nubia is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Gold or land of gold.
Origin and history
Nubia is a geographical name referring to the ancient region along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. It is traditionally associated with the Egyptian word for gold, 'nub'. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,406 babies in the United States have been named Nubia since 1880. It ranks #3598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.4 %)
- TX (31.1 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- FL (3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 400 |
| 1990-2000 | 530 |
| 2000-2010 | 590 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 278 |
Fun facts
- The region's name Nubia is believed to stem from the ancient Egyptian word 'nbw', meaning gold.
- Ancient Nubia was home to powerful African empires, including the Kingdom of Kush.