Nusaybah is an Arabic name that is usually explained as "of noble lineage" or "well-born", from nasab, descent. It honors Nusaybah bint Ka'ab, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who is remembered for defending him in battle at Uhud, and it is a strong, meaningful choice for Muslim families. In the United States Nusaybah rose from number 6651 in 2015 to number 2209 in 2025, its highest rank yet, with 84 births.