Rubi

Rubi - A very unique female name

Rubi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1851. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rubi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rubi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rubi. The baby girl name Rubi was given to 166 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1102 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,852 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rubi peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 440.

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Rubi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rubi is currently topping the baby name charts in Oklahoma at position #537 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,843.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rubi is where you live.

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Rubi origin and meaning

Spanish — form of Ruby, gemstone name

The Spanish spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Spanish rubí, ultimately Latin rubeus, 'red'

Rubi is Ruby in Spanish dress, popular in Spanish-speaking families and lifted by the hit 2004 Mexican telenovela Rubí, whose glamorous heroine bore the name. It peaked in 2005, right after the show.

Attested etymology

Rubi is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rubi, pop culture references for the name Rubi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rubi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rubi, sorted by popularity.

Ruby / Reba / Robbie / Reva / Rubye / Rubie / Rahaf / Riva / Robbi / Reeva /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Rubi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rubi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rubi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROO-bee · /ˈrubi/

Around the world

• Rubí (Spanish) — The Spanish form with its accent.
• Ruby (English) — The English cognate name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ruby — The English spelling — a separate, much more popular name.
• Rubie — Ie-ending respelling.

Famous bearers

• Rubí — Glamorous anti-heroine of the Mexican telenovela Rubí (Fictional, 2004) Fictional

Style

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Why parents choose it

Rubi gives the jewel name a Spanish accent and a telenovela sparkle. It is rising again modestly.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will write Ruby — expect to correct the spelling.
• The telenovela Rubí is famously scheming — a fun or awkward association depending on the family.