Cognomen Nabiyu (Nabiyu 
) , throughout the world, is a rare family name. The cognomen Nabiyu is habitual in Ethiopia, where it is a rare surname, Nigeria, where it is a very rare surname, and Malaysia, where it is an extremely rare surname. Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India. Also, Nabiyu is the forename as well as the last name.