Dove vs Nabi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dove

Girl #1,632 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dove bird, symbol of peace and love"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,632
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dove Rank #1,632
Nabi Rank #4,920

Dove is more popular, ranked #1632 vs #4920 for Nabi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dove ___

  • Dove Anne
  • Dove Marie
  • Dove Elise
  • Dove Rose
  • Dove Grace
  • Dove Celeste

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dove

Wren Lark Hawk Robin Sparrow

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dove or Nabi more popular?

Dove is more popular, ranked #1632 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Dove and Nabi mean?

Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace and love" (Old English origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Dove and Nabi boy or girl names?

Dove is primarily a girl name. Nabi is primarily a girl name.

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