unisex name
Rabab
rah-BAHB (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 777
Canada
#374
2024 births
Rabab is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 23 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Rabab is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in Canada in 2024, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 3,115 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rabab Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 258 |
How Popular Is Rabab?
In 2024, Rabab was given to 98 babies in Canada, ranking #374 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Rabab Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rabab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rabab Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rabab over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rabab
- Arabic rah-BAHB
Sibling Names for Rabab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rabab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rabab
How popular is the name Rabab?
In 2024, Rabab was given to 98 babies in Canada, ranking #374 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Rabab a girl's or a boy's name?
Rabab is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Rabab?
Rabab has 2 syllables.
When was Rabab most popular?
Rabab peaked in 2024, when 98 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Rabab a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rabab currently ranks #374 in Canada. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.