How Many People Are Named Nubia?

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

Nubia
Very Rare
Ancient Egyptian

Nubia means 'gold' and has roots in ancient Egypt; it's very rare, with only 1 in 141,052 Americans named Nubia today. That's just 2,340 people in the US, and most are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~2,340
Living in US
1 in 141,052
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gold
🌐
Origin
Ancient Egyptian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Confident Strong Determined
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,713
Worldwide Bearers
#5,019
Global Rank
🇺🇾 Uruguay
694
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
525
🇵🇪 Peru
302
🇪🇸 Spain
275
🇨🇺 Cuba
227
🇳🇬 Nigeria
200
🇵🇾 Paraguay
89
🇩🇪 Germany
50
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
48
🇨🇦 Canada
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,340 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
1,417
Would be under 30 (60%)
962
Would be 30–60 (40%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,379 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Nubia Through the Generations

Nubia peaked in popularity in 1993 with 83 births, but its steady presence continues to this day. With an average age of 26, it's clear that Nubia is a name embraced by younger generations, with 1,417 under-30 and 962 aged 30-60, showing its enduring appeal among new parents. The name's stability suggests it's here to stay, with no significant decline in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 681
Texas 409
Arizona 86
New York 67
Florida 39
Colorado 5
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Tennessee 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Nubia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nubia's Ancient Egyptian roots

📄 About the Name Nubia

How Many People Have the Name Nubia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,340 people in the United States currently share the name Nubia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,052 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nubia a Common or Rare Name?

Nubia 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 Nubia Mean?

Nubia means "gold" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nubia Most Popular?

The name Nubia reached peak popularity in 1993, with 83 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Nubia?

Approximately 2,340 people named Nubia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,379. That works out to roughly 1 in 141,052 Americans.

Is Nubia a rare name?

Nubia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,052 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nubia mean?

Nubia means "gold" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins.

Is Nubia more male or female?

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

When was Nubia most popular?

Nubia peaked in 1993 with 83 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US2,340
All-Time Births2,379
1 in X1 in 141,052
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1993
World Rank#5,019
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.