Rabia
A female given name from Arabic, meaning spring, meant to symbolize the beginning of life, hope and the advent of happiness after a dark winter.
Every Rabia since 1973 — 862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rabia
Rabia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,689 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 862 American babies have been named Rabia. Its peak came in 1997, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rabia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rabia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,689 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,426 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,512 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,929 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,947 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,573 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,050 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,032 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,672 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,853 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,006 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,854 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,485 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,065 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,350 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,198 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,849 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,861 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,659 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,078 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,821 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,919 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,253 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,623 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,514 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,112 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,186 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,647 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,090 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,234 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,732 |
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Famous people named Rabia
- Rabia of Basra Religious figure · 710–801
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabia mean?
A female given name from Arabic, meaning spring, meant to symbolize the beginning of life, hope and the advent of happiness after a dark winter.
How popular is the name Rabia in 2025?
Rabia ranked #11,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rabia?
862 babies have been named Rabia in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rabia most popular?
Rabia peaked in 1997, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Rabia a boy or girl name?
Rabia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rabia rising or falling?
Rabia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rabia?
Well-known people named Rabia include Rabia of Basra (religious figure).