Rubi

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROO-bee /ˈruː.bi/High

Meaning: Ruby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish spelling of Ruby, the name of the red gemstone, from Latin rubinus (red). Used primarily in Hispanic communities as a variant spelling that preserves the Spanish orthographic tradition.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin

MeaningRuby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)

U.S. rank (2024)#1096 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births224 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,822

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rubi is the Spanish spelling of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red), the gemstone whose deep red color gave it its name. Ruby entered English use as a gem name in the 19th century. The Spanish spelling Rubi is standard in Spanish-language orthography.

Rubi is used primarily in Hispanic communities and ranked #1096 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? In gem lore, the ruby is traditionally associated with July (its birthstone) and with qualities of passion, protection, and prosperity — making Ruby and Rubi names with a long history of good-luck symbolism across cultures.

Overall data confidence 93%

Behind the Name — Ruby — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RubyRubíRubie

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Rubi Rose (1997-)
American rapper and model known for the single "Big Mouth"

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rubi mean?

Rubi means 'red gemstone,' the Spanish spelling of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red).

How do you pronounce Rubi?

It's said ROO-bee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rubi a boy or girl name?

Rubi is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Rubi?

Rubi ranked #1096 for U.S. girls in 2024.