Rabia
Rabia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rabia
- A female given name from Arabic, meaning spring, meant to symbolize the beginning of life, hope and the advent of happiness after a dark winter. The name of the first female Sufi saint, Rabia El Basri.
Etymology
From Arabic رَابِعَة (rābiʕa), the feminine of رَبِيع (rabīʕ, “spring”) as well as رَابِع (rābiʕ, “fourth”), from أَرْبَعَة (ʔarbaʕa, “four”). Hence Rabia means both "spring" and "the fourth female".
How popular is Rabia?
Since 1880, 862 girls in the U.S. have been named Rabia. Its highest rank for girls was #3790 in 1997. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Rabia FAQ
What does the name Rabia mean?
A female given name from Arabic, meaning spring, meant to symbolize the beginning of life, hope and the advent of happiness after a dark winter. The name of the first female Sufi saint, Rabia El Basri. From Arabic رَابِعَة (rābiʕa), the feminine of رَبِيع (rabīʕ, “spring”) as well as رَابِع (rābiʕ, “fourth”), from أَرْبَعَة (ʔarbaʕa, “four”). Hence Rabia means both "spring" and "the fourth female".
What is the origin of the name Rabia?
Rabia is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Rabia?
Since 1880, 862 girls in the U.S. have been named Rabia. Its highest rank for girls was #3790 in 1997. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rabia a boy or girl name?
Rabia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 862 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.