Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Nebiyu

Name: Popularity of the name Nebiyu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nebiyu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#8,158 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#8158

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nebiyu

The earliest SSA record of Nebiyu as a baby boy name dates back to 1996, when 5 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Nebiyu — #8,158 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Nebiyus. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 50 Nebiyus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nebiyu

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

Nubbly
Knobbly
Nebel
Knebel
Nebu
Nobbily
Nibble
Nibbles
Newbury
Nubble
Nicu
Newberry

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nebiyu

What does the name Nebiyu mean?

Nebiyu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nebiyu in 2026?

In 2026, Nebiyu ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nebiyu most popular?

Nebiyu reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,158 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nebiyu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nebiyu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nebiyu include Athos, Javiar, Randyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nebiyu

Nebiyu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Nebiyu's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,158. Use the chart and map above to compare Nebiyu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.