How Many People Are Named Naba?

Complete statistics for the name Naba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Naba
Very Rare
Arabic

Naba means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a name with inherent strength. Only 254 people in the US today share this rare name, with just 1 in 1,298,734 Americans being named Naba. The majority of those named Naba are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~380
Living in US
1 in 872,235
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

118,435
Worldwide Bearers
#8,703
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
61,587
🇮🇳 India
34,913
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
4,853
🇲🇱 Mali
2,927
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,383
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,844
🇬🇳 Guinea
1,472
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,422
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,350
🇸🇳 Senegal
958

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
254 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
256
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 256 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Naba Through the Generations

Naba, a name that signifies leadership, has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2012 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are 254 individuals named Naba living in the United States, with the average age sitting at just 13 years old. This indicates that Naba is predominantly a name of the younger generation, with 256 out of the 256 people named Naba being under 30 years of age. As a very rare female name, Naba stands out among the crowd, embodying modernity and strength.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Naba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Naba's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Naba

How Many People Have the Name Naba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 380 people in the United States currently share the name Naba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 872,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Naba a Common or Rare Name?

Naba is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Naba Mean?

Naba means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Naba in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Naba Most Popular?

The name Naba reached peak popularity in 2012, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Naba?

Approximately 380 people named Naba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 380. That works out to roughly 1 in 872,235 Americans.

Is Naba a rare name?

Naba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 872,235 Americans has this name.

What does the name Naba mean?

Naba means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Naba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Naba are male and 100% are female.

When was Naba most popular?

Naba peaked in 2012 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US380
All-Time Births380
1 in X1 in 872,235
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2012
World Rank#8,703
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.