Nabil vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nabil

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,774
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nabil Rank #2,774
Zay Rank #2,854

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 vs #2854 for Zay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nabil or Zay more popular?

Nabil is more popular, ranked #2774 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Nabil and Zay mean?

Nabil means "noble, honorable" (Arabic origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Nabil and Zay boy or girl names?

Nabil is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.

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