Ikhlas vs Nabila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ikhlas

Girl #6,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sincerity, purity of intention"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Somali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ikh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nabila

Girl #6,674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, excellent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African West African Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,674
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nabi, Bibi, Nabs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ikhlas Rank #6,641
Nabila Rank #6,674

Ikhlas is more popular, ranked #6641 vs #6674 for Nabila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ikhlas ___

  • Ikhlas Noor
  • Ikhlas Fatima
  • Ikhlas Zainab
  • Ikhlas Amira
  • Ikhlas Hana
  • Ikhlas Layla

Nabila ___

  • Nabila Rose
  • Nabila Marie
  • Nabila Fatima
  • Nabila Amina
  • Nabila Sara
  • Nabila Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ikhlas

Amal Iman Tawakkul Sabr Rahma

If you choose Nabila

Nadia Karima Yasmine Amira Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ikhlas or Nabila more popular?

Ikhlas is more popular, ranked #6641 compared to Nabila at #6674 in the United States.

What do Ikhlas and Nabila mean?

Ikhlas means "sincerity, purity of intention" (Arabic origin). Nabila means "generous, excellent" (Arabic origin).

Are Ikhlas and Nabila boy or girl names?

Ikhlas is primarily a girl name. Nabila is primarily a girl name.

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