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Nabeel
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Pronounced nah-BEEL /nΙΛbil/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'High
In 30 seconds: Noble and generous: Nabeel is Arabic for 'noble, honorable'. Dignified, warm, and strong β a name of high character.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'
U.S. rank (2025)#4108 β Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)β 1,182
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Nabeel comes from Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'. A dignified, warm name across the Arab world, celebrating character and nobility.
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, noble at the root, and dignified.
Did you know? Nabeel means 'noble, generous, honorable' in Arabic β a name of high character and good birth; dignified across the Arab world.
Overall data confidence 82%
Arabic references β nabil β etymology
Variations
NabilNabeal
Nicknames
Nabi
Famous Bearers
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Nabeel Qureshi (1983-2017)Pakistani-American Christian author and apologist known for the book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
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Nabeel Al ZofairiKuwaiti singer and composer popular across the Arab world
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nabeel mean?
Nabeel is Arabic for 'noble, generous, honorable'.
How do you pronounce Nabeel?
It's said nah-BEEL /nΙΛbil/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nabeel a boy or girl name?
Nabeel is a boy's name.
How popular is Nabeel?
Nabeel is a rare name in the U.S.