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Rabaab

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Pronounced ruh-BAHB /rษ™หˆbษ‘หb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian rabab (rebab), a bowed or plucked stringed instrument - read as a name for 'melody; music.' Lyrical and heritage-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A musical name: Rabaab names a stringed instrument - 'melody' (said 'ruh-BAHB'). Lyrical and heritage-rich.
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Origin LowArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian rabab (rebab), a bowed or plucked stringed instrument - read as a name for 'melody; music.' Lyrical and heritage-rich.
U.S. rank (2025)#9947 โ†— Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 31

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 202520222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rabaab is named for the rabab, an old bowed instrument of the Arab and Persian world, read as 'melody.' It carries a musical, poetic feel - rare in the U.S. (said 'ruh-BAHB').

It appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, lyrical, and musical.

Did you know? Rabaab comes from the Arabic and Persian rabab (rebab), a bowed stringed instrument - reading as 'melody; music,' a lyrical, heritage-rich name (said 'ruh-BAHB').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Rabaab โ€” Arabic/Persian rabab; 'stringed instrument; melody'

Variations

RababRubabRebab

Nicknames

RabiBaba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rabaab mean?

Rabaab is from the Arabic/Persian rabab, a bowed stringed instrument, read as 'melody; music.'

How do you pronounce Rabaab?

It's said ruh-BAHB /rษ™หˆbษ‘หb/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rabaab a boy or girl name?

Rabaab is a girl's name.

How popular is Rabaab?

Rabaab is a rare name in the U.S.

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