Nobuye
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and one syllable, Nobuye hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1925, with 5 total recorded births.
Nobuye is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Nobuye is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nobuye is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, combining nobu (trust, faith) with ye (branch, blessing). A traditional Japanese name with the gentle elegance of the classical naming tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Nobuye's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Nobuye follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Nobuye's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nobuye has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Nobuye
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1925, Nobuye is a name steeped in history. Girls named Nobuye are most likely born between 1925 and 1925.
How rare is Nobuye?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nobuye is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1925, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1925–1925)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | #5564 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1925–1925