Girl nameCurrently #4,256 in the USSteady
Nubia
3 syllablesPeak year: 19935 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nubia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nubia |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 83 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 34 |
Nubia through the decades
- Nubia peaked in 1993, when 83 babies were named Nubia in the US.
- The 2000s were Nubia's strongest decade, averaging 59 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nubia has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nubia currently ranks #4,256 in the US and is holding steady.