Zay vs Nabil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern South Asian

15 High Risk

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Zay Rank #2,854

Nabil Rank #2,774

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

Is Zay or Nabil more popular?

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

What do Zay and Nabil mean?

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

Are Zay and Nabil boy or girl names?

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