Anabia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prophetess" or "one who is inspired".
Name Census estimates that about 690 living Americans carry the first name Anabia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anabia today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anabia births was 2024 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anabia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anabia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
690
~ 1 in 496,745 Americans
Peak year
2024
91 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,094
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Anabia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anabia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 395 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anabia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anabia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anabia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anabias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Anabia, while Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anabia
The name Anabia is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "nabiyy," which means "prophet" or "messenger." The name is often associated with the concept of divine revelation and spiritual guidance.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Anabia holds significant importance as it is closely related to the revered figure of Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the last prophet in the Islamic faith. The name may have been given to individuals born during the time of the Prophet or as a way to honor his legacy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anabia can be found in historical records from the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic caliphate. It is mentioned in various texts and manuscripts from that era, often referring to individuals who played influential roles in the spread of Islam.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anabia. One such figure was Anabia al-Qurashi (630-685 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic law and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Anabia al-Baghdadi (1080-1150 CE), a celebrated poet and writer from Baghdad during the Abbasid period. Her poetic works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and depth, and she is considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.
In the 13th century, Anabia al-Marrakushi (1210-1286 CE) was a renowned Moroccan scholar and traveler. She embarked on extensive journeys throughout the Islamic world, documenting her observations and experiences in her writings, which provided valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Anabia was borne by Anabia Khanum (1525-1580 CE), a prominent figure in the imperial court. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in shaping cultural and intellectual discourse within the Ottoman realms.
In the modern era, one of the most notable individuals with the name Anabia was Anabia Shuaib (1915-1998 CE), a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and empowerment, contributing significantly to the advancement of gender equality in the Arab world.
People
Anabia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anabia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anabia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 690 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anabia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 496,745 US residents.
Is Anabia a common name?
We classify Anabia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anabia most popular?
The single biggest year for Anabia was 2024, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anabia is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anabia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anabia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anabia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anabia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anabia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anabia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Anabia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.