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Rubina

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Pronounced roo-BEE-nah /ruːˈbiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin rubinus ('ruby; red gem'), Rubina reads as 'little ruby; ruby-red' - used across Italian and South Asian traditions. Jewel-bright and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A jewel-bright name: Rubina means 'ruby; deep red gem' (said 'roo-BEE-nah'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningFrom the Latin rubinus ('ruby; red gem'), Rubina reads as 'little ruby; ruby-red' - used across Italian and South Asian traditions. Jewel-bright and warm.
U.S. rank (2025)#14596 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319102025

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

Rubina draws on the Latin rubinus ('ruby'), landing as a warm gem name. It reads bright and heritage-rich across cultures - rare in the U.S. (said 'roo-BEE-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Italian and South Asian families. Rare, jewel-bright, and warm.

Did you know? Rubina comes from the Latin for 'ruby' - reading 'little ruby; ruby-red' - a jewel name loved across Italian and South Asian families (said 'roo-BEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Rubina — Latin rubinus; 'ruby; red gem'

Variations

RubenaRubiniaRuby

Nicknames

RubyBina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rubina mean?

Rubina is from the Latin for 'ruby' - reading 'little ruby; ruby-red.'

How do you pronounce Rubina?

It's said roo-BEE-nah /ruːˈbiː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rubina a boy or girl name?

Rubina is a girl's name.

How popular is Rubina?

Rubina is a rare name in the U.S.

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