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1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6109

Peak Rank

276

Total Count

27

Years Active

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## The Story of Naba

The earliest SSA record of Naba as a baby girl name dates back to 1998, when 5 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 21 newborns named Naba — #6,109 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Nabas. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #8,863 among baby girl names with 10 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 276 Nabas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Naba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Naba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Knobby
* [Nabil](/nabil)
* [Nabi](/nabi)
* Nobby
* Nuba
* Nabu
* Noba
* Nabo
* Neba
* Maba
* Knob
* Newbie

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Naba

What does the name Naba mean?

Naba is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naba in 2026?

In 2026, Naba ranks #8,863 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Naba most popular?

Naba reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,109 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Naba most popular?

Naba has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Naba.

Is Naba a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Naba is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Naba?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naba include Amrit, Yarelly, Josilynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧AmritPeak #6109](/amrit)[👧YarellyPeak #6109](/yarelly)[👧JosilynnPeak #6109](/josilynn)[👧AaleighaPeak #6109](/aaleigha)[👧MakailynPeak #6109](/makailyn)[👧GuliannaPeak #6109](/gulianna)[👧CambrynPeak #6109](/cambryn)[👧MeiahPeak #6109](/meiah)

## About the name Naba 

Naba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 276 births in the dataset. Naba's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,109\. Use the chart and map above to compare Naba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2012 → ](/year/2012)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.