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The baby name Rubi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROO-bee (/ˈruː.bi/).

Rubi is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ROO-bee (/ˈruː.bi/)

What is the meaning of the name Rubi ?

The baby name Rubi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROO-bee (/ˈruː.bi/).

Rubi is English in Origin.

Rubi is a streamlined international spelling of Ruby, ultimately from Latin ruber “red” via Medieval Latin rubinus (lapis) and Old French rubis; in Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese rubí/rubí/rubi denotes the gemstone. Meaning “ruby; deep red,” it conveys associations of vitality, passion, and protection. It is the July birthstone and a long-standing emblem of love and courage.

As a given name, jewel names rose in the late 19th century; Ruby thrived in the English-speaking world and has had modern revivals. Rubi appears especially in Spanish-speaking communities; the accent often dropped in English contexts. U.S. usage climbed in the 2000s, aided by the Mexican telenovela Rubí. Usage spans Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic diaspora; in Catalonia, Rubí is also a place name. Variants include Ruby, Rubí, Rubie, Rubee; related forms are Rubina and Rubin. Nicknames Ru/Rue are common. Predominantly feminine, though historically unisex in rare cases.

Rubi has the following similar or variant Names

Rubi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2018 #1 — 934
HN 0 #22 1 704
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
HN Girls 0 #34 5 884
MD 0 #34 1 434
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
PR Girls 0 #161 7 3,171
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
BD Girls 0 #171 252 8,413
MX Girls 0 #172 5,620 17,781
IN Girls 0 #175 761 13,121
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
BD 0 #196 32 5,992
AL Girls 0 #203 20 4,141
EC Girls 0 #206 34 3,650
PS 0 #208 11 5,692
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Girls 0 #242 10 7,056
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
IL 0 #254 21 6,291
PE Girls 0 #254 1,743 14,861
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GT 0 #261 54 5,948
MX 0 #262 160 8,339
GT Girls 0 #266 286 7,500
PE 0 #266 45 6,350
QA Girls 0 #270 47 15,378
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
AL Boys 0 #286 13 5,122
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JO Girls 0 #295 31 7,570
CO Girls 0 #299 2,283 16,140
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
OM Girls 0 #317 80 15,987
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
PA Girls 0 #335 151 9,861
BO 0 #347 35 6,868
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
MU Girls 0 #355 8 8,539
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Girls 0 #372 19 13,098
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
UY Boys 0 #387 13 5,922
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
AE Girls 0 #411 143 20,968
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
BO Girls 0 #418 206 9,488
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
KW Girls 0 #425 91 19,177
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
PT Girls 0 #434 18 7,952
IL Boys 0 #437 174 10,983
CO 0 #455 26 7,768
GT Boys 0 #462 13 7,625
PS Boys 0 #470 79 10,655
CR Girls 0 #471 62 11,342
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
CR Boys 0 #476 12 10,188
UY Girls 0 #478 33 6,731
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
PS Girls 0 #506 18 10,981
CM Girls 0 #517 24 11,671
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
SA Girls 0 #532 432 25,931
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
AR Girls 0 #542 58 8,289
SG Girls 0 #545 42 18,916
BD Boys 0 #555 22 10,045
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
CL Girls 0 #619 239 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #638 373 5,561
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
CL Boys 0 #655 11 13,390
QA Boys 0 #688 20 18,093
United States Girls 2024 #694 224 8,487
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #732 20 12,213
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
KW Boys 0 #749 21 18,755
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
MY Girls 0 #832 163 24,821
Spain Boys 0 #840 91 5,610
PE Boys 0 #845 34 14,506
BR Girls 0 #863 79 12,708
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #867 15 17,948
MX Boys 0 #872 111 16,355
CO Boys 0 #880 41 15,656
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
NL Girls 0 #933 23 5,933
EG Girls 0 #937 23 14,742
Germany Boys 0 #941 12 5,697
IN Boys 0 #945 57 16,750
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,052 41 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,070 42 25,439
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,125 17 25,928
DZ 0 #1,147 30 20,130
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,322 125 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,434 38 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,497 118 28,008

Rubi is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Switzerland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Rubi

Rubi is predominantly a girl's name.
Rubi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ROO-bee (/ˈruː.bi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ruby, Rubie, Rubee and Rubí.
Across languages, Rubi has these equivalents: Rubin (masculine), Rubí (Spanish), Rubino (Italian).
Yes, very popular — Rubi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Rubi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2018).
Rubi's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #744 in 2014 to #694 in 2024 in United States.