Nubia
n(u)-bia
US Popularity:4954
Origin:Egyptian
Meaning:gold
Nubia is a girl’s name of Egyptian origin. This striking and sonorous name has deep ties to Northern Africa, where it’s the name of a region situated along the Nile. In ancient Africa, Nubia was the seat of one of the earliest and most powerful civilizations, the Kerma, which ruled between 2500 and 1500 BCE. As a feminine given name, Nubia means “gold” and refers to the vast quantities of this valuable, shiny mineral found in Egypt. Nubia is a noble name to give baby, one that will pay homage to your proud ancestral roots in Northern Africa.
Nubia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nubia is currently #4894 on The Bump
Girl:Nubia is currently #3243 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nubia is currently #4954 in U.S. births
Girl:Nubia is currently #2806 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2806
in 2023
+ 592
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Nubia, July 2008
Name Doctor, Nubia
WordSense Dictionary, Nubia (English)
Britannica, Nubia, ancient region, Africa, April 2024
New World Encyclopedia, Nubia, November 2022
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