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Rabia

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Pronounced RAH-bee-ah /ˈrɑ.bi.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic rabi', 'spring; springtime' (also linked to 'fourth'); borne by Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, a revered Sufi mysticLow

In 30 seconds: Spring; springtime; a garden: Rabia is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'RAH-bee-ah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic rabi', 'spring; springtime' (also linked to 'fourth'); borne by Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, a revered Sufi mystic
U.S. rank (2025)#11689 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 862

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719732025

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

Rabia comes from the Arabic rabi', 'spring; springtime' (also linked to 'fourth'); borne by Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, a revered Sufi mystic. A lyrical, classic name (said 'RAH-bee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim families. Rare, spring-and-a-garden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rabia means 'spring; springtime' in Arabic (borne by Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, a revered Sufi mystic) — a lyrical, verdant name (said 'RAH-bee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Rabia — Arabic etymology

Variations

RabiahRabiyaRabi'a

Nicknames

Rabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rabia mean?

Rabia is Arabic for 'spring; springtime' (borne by the Sufi mystic Rabi'a al-Adawiyya).

How do you pronounce Rabia?

It's said RAH-bee-ah /ˈrɑ.bi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rabia a boy or girl name?

Rabia is a girl's name.

How popular is Rabia?

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

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