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Rubi

Quick answerRubi is a diminutive or informal version of the name Ruby, which derives from the Latin "rubeus" meaning "red," referencing the precious gemstone ruby.

Slovene · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,079
TrendStable
Peak year2005
Syllables2
OriginSlovene
LanguageSlovene
CultureSlovene
Letters4
Numerology5 Chaldean 11
Global rank#198

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rubi

Rubi is a diminutive or informal version of the name Ruby, which derives from the Latin "rubeus" meaning "red," referencing the precious gemstone ruby.

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Etymology

Rubi is a diminutive or informal version of the name Ruby, which derives from the Latin "rubeus" meaning "red," referencing the precious gemstone ruby. The name entered English usage in the 19th century as gemstone names became popular for given names.

The name is used across English-speaking cultures, particularly in Western countries, with no specific religious association; it gained popularity as a modern, casual variant in the 20th century without significant historical figures of particular note.

Rubi currently ranks #1,079 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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