Nabil
From Arabic نَبِيل (nabīl, “noble”).
Every Nabil since 1966 — 2,010 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nabil
Nabil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,589 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,010 American babies have been named Nabil. Its peak came in 2015, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nabil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nabil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 51 | #2,589 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,781 |
| 2023 | — | — | 47 | #2,761 |
| 2022 | — | — | 57 | #2,458 |
| 2021 | — | — | 41 | #3,008 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,625 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,722 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,035 |
| 2017 | — | — | 39 | #3,051 |
| 2016 | — | — | 51 | #2,503 |
| 2015 | — | — | 63 | #2,183 |
| 2014 | — | — | 45 | #2,693 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,468 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,581 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,835 |
| 2010 | — | — | 47 | #2,615 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39 | #3,029 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,085 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47 | #2,565 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46 | #2,482 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,830 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48 | #2,258 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,884 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45 | #2,266 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,039 |
| 1995 | — | — | 46 | #1,878 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,038 | 32 | #2,245 |
| 1985 | — | — | 27 | #2,107 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,589 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,108 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,107 |
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Famous people named Nabil
- Nabil Elaraby Politician · b. 1935
- Nabil Maâloul Soccer player · b. 1962
- Nabil El Zhar Soccer player · b. 1986
- Nabil Baha Soccer player · b. 1981
- Nabil Bahoui Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nabil mean?
From Arabic نَبِيل (nabīl, “noble”).
How popular is the name Nabil in 2025?
Nabil ranked #2,589 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nabil?
2,010 babies have been named Nabil in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nabil most popular?
Nabil peaked in 2015, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Nabil a boy or girl name?
Nabil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nabil rising or falling?
Nabil is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nabil?
Well-known people named Nabil include Nabil Elaraby (politician), Nabil Maâloul (soccer player), Nabil El Zhar (soccer player).