Gender: Female
Origin: African, Australian
Meaning: Strong and beautiful
Pronunciation: noo-bee-uh, /ˈnuːbiə/, N Y UW B IY AH
Popularity Rank: #2,657
The name Nubia is of African origin and is derived from the ancient region of Nubia in Africa. It is often associated with beauty, strength, and resilience.
The name Nubia is of African, Australian origin and means Strong and beautiful, derived from the ancient region of Africa., Strong Mother of a Nation, Veiled, Gold, From Nubia. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nubia is commonly found in Colombia, United States of America, Mexico, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: noo-bee-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnuːbiə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N Y UW B IY AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nubia is recorded 24,428 times globally, ranking it as the 2,657th most common name worldwide.
Nubia is most prevalent in Colombia, with 18,321 occurrences, making it the 150th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Nubia is found among 1 in every 70 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #150 | 1 : 70 |
| United States of America | #1,883 | 1 : 960 |
| Mexico | #1,130 | 1 : 685 |
| Brazil | #956 | 1 : 740 |
| Chile | #1,562 | 1 : 1,856 |
| Spain | #2,579 | 1 : 2,126 |
| Costa Rica | #938 | 1 : 614 |
| Panama | #1,072 | 1 : 1,152 |
| Italy | #7,621 | 1 : 7,629 |
| Uruguay | #1,103 | 1 : 1,013 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nubia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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