Nubia
Every Nubia since 1969 — 2,406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nubia
Nubia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,062 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,406 American babies have been named Nubia. Its peak came in 1993, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nubia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nubia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,062 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,271 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,779 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,399 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,658 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,575 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,076 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,038 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,955 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,452 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,581 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,742 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,514 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,269 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,821 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,091 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,184 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,305 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,916 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,211 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,499 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,640 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,694 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,632 |
| 2001 | 55 | #2,731 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,363 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,772 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,205 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,687 |
| 1980 | 38 | #2,521 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,601 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,914 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nubia in 2025?
Nubia ranked #5,062 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nubia?
2,406 babies have been named Nubia in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nubia most popular?
Nubia peaked in 1993, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Nubia a boy or girl name?
Nubia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nubia rising or falling?
Nubia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.