boy's name
Rabah
rah-BAH (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,999
Rabah is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Rabah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1968, when 110 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rabah Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 200 |
| 1960s | 840 |
| 1970s | 725 |
| 1980s | 500 |
| 1990s | 255 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Rabah?
In 2025, Rabah was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Rabah Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rabah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rabah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rabah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rabah
- Arabic rah-BAH
Sibling Names for Rabah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rabah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rabah
How popular is the name Rabah?
In 2025, Rabah was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Rabah a girl's or a boy's name?
Rabah is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rabah?
Rabah has 2 syllables.
When was Rabah most popular?
Rabah peaked in 1968, when 110 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Rabah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rabah currently ranks #2,203 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.