Nubia Girl

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNOO-bee-uh / /ˈnuː.bi.ə/

Latin; African

Meaning

Latin: 'from Nubia'; African: 'gold'

Historical & Cultural Background

Nubia is an ancient region located along the Nile river, primarily in present-day Sudan and southern Egypt. It was known for its rich resources, particularly gold, and played a significant role in trade and cultural exchange in ancient times. The name Nubia has been used in various contexts, often evoking images of ancient civilizations and their contributions to history.

Trend Summary

The name Nubia has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in interest.

Similar Names

NiaZuriLunaMiraTaliaSabrinaNadia

Variants

  • Nubiah
  • Nubie

International Variants

  • Nubie (English)

Famous people named Nubia

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Fictional characters named Nubia

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Sibling Suggestions

ZaraAmaraLaylaKiraMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nubia was first seen in the United States in 1969. Nubia has ranked as high as #1164 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nubia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nubia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19696
19705
197311
197417
197519
197628
197729
197837
197929
198038
198155
198251
198338
198445
198536
198634
198725
198841
198937
199035
199154
199255
199383
199458
199544
199652
199747
199852
199950
200066
200155
200259
200359
200463
200570
200652
200762
200851
200953
201037
201140
201235
201332
201430
201544
201646
201756
201854
201953
202067
202142
202247
202361
202434