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Nusayba

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How to Pronounce Nusayba

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

Meaning: From Arabic Nusayba — 'of noble lineage; of good descent' (linked to nasab, 'lineage')Low

In 30 seconds: Of noble lineage; of good descent: Nusayba is Arabic for 'of noble lineage'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'noo-SY-bah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Nusayba — 'of noble lineage; of good descent' (linked to nasab, 'lineage')
U.S. rank (2024)#6554 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

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

Nusayba comes from Arabic Nusayba, 'of noble lineage; of good descent' (linked to nasab, 'lineage'). The name honors Nusayba bint Ka'b (Umm Umara), a celebrated woman who fought to defend the Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Uhud. A lyrical, devout name (said 'noo-SY-bah'; nickname Nusi).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, of-noble-lineage at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nusayba means 'of noble lineage; of good descent' in Arabic (linked to nasab, 'lineage') — borne by Nusayba bint Ka'b, a heroic woman who defended the Prophet — a lyrical, devout name (said 'noo-SY-bah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nusayba — Arabic etymology

Variations

NusaibaNusaibahNasiba

Nicknames

Nusi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nusayba mean?

Nusayba is Arabic for 'of noble lineage; of good descent'.

How do you pronounce Nusayba?

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

Is Nusayba a boy or girl name?

Nusayba is a girl's name.

How popular is Nusayba?

Nusayba is a rare name in the U.S.

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