Declining since 1991, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Rubina since 1910
Babies named Rubina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1983, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rubina's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Rubina is a delicate, gem-inspired name that has never cracked the top 10,000 in the United States. It was first recorded in 1910, and its peak year was also 1910, suggesting it has always been a rare choice. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1991, reflecting a broader decline in traditional jewel names in favor of more modern styles. Despite its scarcity, Rubina offers a melodic alternative to the more common Ruby, with the same warm, sparkling connotations.
Rubina is a feminine name derived from the gemstone ruby, with the diminutive suffix -ina. It emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century, alongside other jewel names like Ruby and Pearl. In Spanish and Italian, it functions as a cognate of the same meaning. It has also been used as a variant of the Arabic name Ruba, though this connection is less certain.
“Rubina” around the world
Where Rubina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruby, Bina, Rube
Variants: Ruby, Rubyna
Sibling names for Rubina
Names that share Rubina's style, for a brother or sister.
