Rabab
61% girls · 39% boys
About Rabab
The name of a lute-like string instrument, Rabab is predominantly used as a feminine name, however, it is occasionally given to boys too. It made its debut in the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2025 when it was given to 34 girls. For boys, it sat at #1406, given to 19 babies.
Rabab for girls#7808 US
Used to refer to a lute-like string instrument, the Rabab (or Rubab) is the national instrument of Afghanistan, though it is played across the rest of central Asia too. It made its debut to the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2026, this form is less likely to be confused with rhubarb by English speakers who are unfamiliar with it.
Notably borne by boxer, Rahab Cheddar, diplomat Rahab Fatima, and by actress and host Rabab Hashim, it is notably popular in Egypt, Sudan, Iraq, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
Pronounced rah-BAHB.
As of October 2026, Rabab ranked #8757 for boys and #7808 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.