Rabi
Meaningspringtime · Arabic
Rabi is an Arabic boy name meaning “springtime”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Rabi and you get Bria. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationRabi peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Rabi you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryRabi first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Rabi
Rabi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “springtime”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Rabi
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Rabi
What does the name Rabi mean?
Rabi means “springtime” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Rabee (“springtime”).
What is the origin of the name Rabi?
Rabi is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Rabi a boy or girl name?
Rabi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rabi?
Rabi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1993. It peaked at #6,816 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Rabi?
If you like Rabi, you might also like Rabih, Raby and Rabee. Rabih is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Rabi?
Rabi is an Arabic boy name meaning “springtime”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.