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Rabab

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Pronounced rah-BAHB /rɑˈbɑb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic — variously 'a rebab (a stringed instrument)' and 'a white cloud'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stringed instrument; a white cloud: Rabab is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'rah-BAHB').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic — variously 'a rebab (a stringed instrument)' and 'a white cloud'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7808 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519822025

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

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

History & Origin

Rabab comes from the Arabic — variously 'a rebab (a stringed instrument)' and 'a white cloud' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'rah-BAHB').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, a-stringed-instrument at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rabab is Arabic, variously 'a rebab (a stringed instrument)' and 'a white cloud' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'rah-BAHB').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Rabab — routes layered

Variations

RabaabRebab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rabab mean?

Rabab is Arabic, variously 'a rebab (a stringed instrument)' and 'a white cloud'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rabab?

It's said rah-BAHB /rɑˈbɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rabab a boy or girl name?

Rabab is a girl's name.

How popular is Rabab?

Rabab is a very rare name in the U.S.

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