Proper name; specifically referring to a medicinal herb or plant
Nusaybah is an ancient Arabic name with deep historical roots. It is most famously associated with Nusaybah bint Ka'ab, one of the earliest female converts to Islam and a celebrated warrior. The name's etymology is linked to the word for a specific type of plant or herb, though its primary appeal today is its historical and religious significance.
Less common today
Nusaybah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,208 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Islamic convert and legendary female warrior at the Battle of Uhud
