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Nusaibah

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Pronounced noo-SY-bah /nuˈsaɪ.bə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic, 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' — borne by Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a female Companion of the ProphetLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; of noble descent: Nusaibah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'noo-SY-bah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic, 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' — borne by Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a female Companion of the Prophet
U.S. rank (2024)#7836 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

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

Nusaibah comes from Arabic, 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' (borne by Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a female Companion of the Prophet who fought at the Battle of Uhud). A lyrical, classic name (said 'noo-SY-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, noble-and-high-born at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nusaibah means 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' in Arabic — borne by Nusaybah bint Ka'b, a female Companion of the Prophet and a warrior — lyrical and classic (said 'noo-SY-bah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nusaybah — Arabic etymology

Variations

NusaybahNuseibahNasiba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nusaibah mean?

Nusaibah is Arabic for 'noble; of noble descent; high-born' (a female Companion of the Prophet).

How do you pronounce Nusaibah?

It's said noo-SY-bah /nuˈsaɪ.bə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nusaibah a boy or girl name?

Nusaibah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nusaibah?

Nusaibah is a rare name in the U.S.

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