Rabaab

The rabaab is an Afghan-Indian instrument that was popular in medieval times. Also known as the rabāb, it is a type of fiddle with a narrow neck.

The rabaab spelling is typically used by Sikhs, among whom the instrument bears religious meaning. As a name, Rabaab is increasingly popular in Canada, which has the largest Sikh population outside of India.

Rabaab is also given to girls, where it ranks #9947 in the US.

Pronounced rah-BAHB.

As of October 2026, Rabaab ranked #9947 for girls and #13422 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #11912 for boys in 2023.