Appropriate, fitting, or noble lineage
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'lineage' or 'kinship', it implies someone who is well-connected or of noble descent. It is most famously associated with Nusaibah bint Ka'ab, one of the earliest female converts to Islam and a legendary warrior.
About 9 girls were named Nusaibah in 2025.
Early Islamic convert and warrior known as Umm 'Umarah
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
