Will my child share the name Nusaybah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 175 UK babies named Nusaybah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nusaybah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nusaybah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nusaybah is at its highest recorded position — #263 in 2025, with 175 births. In 2020 it ranked #643.

Is Nusaybah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nusaybah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nusaybah a popular baby name in the United States?

Nusaybah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nusaybah is a distinctive choice, ranked #263 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nusaybah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nusaybah

2024 marks Nusaybah's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #298. The name has climbed 345 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nusaybah is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nusaybah in their class.