The nameRabia
Rabia is an Arabic and Turkish name, mostly given to girls in France. It has been used steadily since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic rabi', "spring".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa and Turkey.
History
The name recalls Rabia al-Adawiyya, a Sufi mystic of Basra in the 8th century. In France it peaked in the mid 2000s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Rabia
Rabia in France
Rabia was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 430 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Rabia. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Rabia in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Rabia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rabia mean?
It comes from the Arabic rabi', "spring".
What is the origin of the name Rabia?
Arabic, common in North Africa and Turkey.
Is Rabia a girl's or a boy's name?
Rabia is a girl's name.