Nabil
Boy name · #2582 in 2025 · Uniqueness 53/100
In 2025, 51 baby boys were named Nabil, placing it at #2582 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2169, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 35,294 boys born in 2025 was named Nabil.
Babies named Nabil per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 59-year story
Nabil first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 63 boys were named Nabil — good for #2169 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Nabil against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Nabil in class?
Nabil scores 53 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Nabil is most common
Geography matters for names, and Nabil is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Nabils were MN (8), NY (7), VA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Nabil
Statistically, parents drawn to Nabil tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jahlil, Nikhil, Mikail, Adil, and Mikhail.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nabil | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2572 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2750 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2737 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2972 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3570 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2694 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2994 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3006 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2477 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2169 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2661 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3405 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2551 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2798 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 39 | #2991 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2602 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2542 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2788 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2238 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1869 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2249 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nabil a popular boy name?
Nabil ranked #2582 among boys in 2025 with 51 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2169.
When was the name Nabil most popular?
Nabil peaked in 2015, when 63 American boys received the name (ranked #2169 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nabil?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 35,294 newborn American boys was named Nabil. It scores 53/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.