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Nabil

♂ Boy

Pronounced na-BEEL /na.ˈbiːl/Medium

Meaning: NobleMedium

In 30 seconds: Nabil is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'noble'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningNoble
U.S. rank (2025)#2589 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,961

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519662025

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

From Arabic, Nabil carries the meaning 'noble'. It is an established Arabic given name with the recorded variations Nebil and Nabeel, the latter reflecting a longer-vowel spelling of the same name.

The name is spoken in two syllables, nah-BEEL, clear and dignified, fitting its meaning. Footballers Nabil Maâloul and Nabil Baha carry it in public life.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nabil is 'noble', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Nabil — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NebilNabeel

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nabil Maâloul (1962–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Nabil Baha (1981–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Nabil…

Kahlil— echoes that soft -il sound
Jamil— a fellow Arabic choice
Jibril— lands in the same popularity range
Sahil— shares the -il ending
Jahlil— shares Nabil's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nabil mean?

Nabil is usually explained as meaning 'noble' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Nabil?

It's commonly said na-BEEL /na.ˈbiːl/.

Is Nabil a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nabil is used as a boy name.

How popular is Nabil?

In 2024, Nabil ranked #2770 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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