Nubian
girl nameNubian entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #12688 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#12688
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #12688 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
| 2010s | #15987 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nubian are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nubian is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nubian in 2025?
- Nubian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nubian most popular?
- Nubian peaked in 1999, reaching #12688 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nubian with classmates?
- Nubian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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