Rubi

The Spanish and Portuguese form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls, that might sometimes be used by English speaking parents who want their child's name to stand out when written down. Rubi is also of Japanese origin, and associated with another gemstone: the lapis lazuli.

Notable bearers include Paralympic badminton player Rubi Fernández, and rapper and model Rubi Rose. It also appears on a character in the long running British comic, The Beano, and in the animated TV series spin off — in this case, however, it is actually a nickname for Rubidium.

Rubi is also given to boys.

Pronounced ROO-bee.

As of October 2026, Rubi ranked #1079 for girls in US births in 2025 and #8260 for boys in US births in 1992 SSA, peaked at #431 for girls in 2005 and #6302 for boys in 1990.