Nabi

Nabi is a unisex name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 babies in the United States.

Nabi at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nabi

Nabi belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nabi first appears in Social Security records in 2008 and has been given to 100 babies since 1880, including 32 in 2024.

Nabi in US records

First recorded (US)
2008
Babies named Nabi in 2024
32
Total since 1880
100

Nabi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Babies named Nabi in 2025
4
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nabi mean?

The meaning of Nabi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nabi a boy or girl name?

Nabi is a unisex name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nabi?

Nabi comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nabi?

Nabi is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2008 and has been given to 100 babies since 1880.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.