What origin is the name Rubi?

Rubi comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rubi a popular name?

Rubi is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Rubi does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Rubi?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Rubi — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Rubi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rubi

Rubi

Girl

african

2 syllables

Rubi is an african girl's name meaning "A name used in African and English contexts referring to the ruby, a precious red gemstone known for its deep color.".

Parents who choose Rubi pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "A name used in African and English contexts referring to the ruby, a precious red gemstone known for its deep color.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name used in African and English contexts referring to the ruby, a precious red gemstone known for its deep color.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rubi

Very rare in US records

What does Rubi mean?

Rubi is a girl name of african origin meaning "A name used in African and English contexts referring to the ruby, a precious red gemstone known for its deep color.".