Naba

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Pronounced NAH-bah /ˈnɑ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic naba, 'great news; a tiding/announcement' (the title of a Quranic chapter); also read as 'noble/pure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Great news; a tiding: Naba is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-bah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic naba, 'great news; a tiding/announcement' (the title of a Quranic chapter); also read as 'noble/pure'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10002 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naba comes from the Arabic naba, 'great news; a tiding/announcement' (the title of a Quranic chapter); also read as 'noble/pure' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAH-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, great-news at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Naba means 'great news; a tiding' in Arabic (the title of a Quranic chapter) — a crisp, meaningful name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NAH-bah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Naba — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naba mean?

Naba is Arabic for 'great news; a tiding' (the title of a Quranic chapter); also 'noble/pure'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Naba?

It's said NAH-bah /ˈnɑ.bɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naba a boy or girl name?

Naba is a girl's name.

How popular is Naba?

Naba is a very rare name in the U.S.