The nameRabah

Rabah is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "gain, success". It is mostly used in Algeria.

Meaning

Rabah comes from the Arabic rabah, "gain, profit, success".

Origin

Arabic, especially Algerian and Kabyle.

History

Rabah has been given in France since the 1940s and peaked in the late 1960s.

Famous people named Rabah

Popularity of the name Rabah

Rabah in France

2266thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1968peak year (110 births)
2,995babies named Rabah in France since 1900
055110 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rabah was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 840 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Rabah. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Rabah in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rabah mean?

Rabah comes from the Arabic rabah, "gain, profit, success".

What is the origin of the name Rabah?

Arabic, especially Algerian and Kabyle.

Is Rabah a girl's or a boy's name?

Rabah is a boy's name.

Who are famous people named Rabah?

Rabah Madjer, Algerian footballer.