Rebia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "spring" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Rebia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rebia today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rebia births was 1934 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rebia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rebia is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rebias were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rebia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1934
7 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1943 SSA rank
#5,224
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Rebia
The name Rebia has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "rabi'a," which means "spring" or "fourth." It is a feminine given name that gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa during the Islamic Golden Age, a period spanning from the 8th to the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rebia can be found in the 7th century, referring to Rabi'a al-Adawiyya, a renowned Sufi mystic and saint from Basra, Iraq (714-801 CE). Her spiritual teachings and poetic works had a profound influence on the development of Sufism, and she is revered by Muslims worldwide.
In the 10th century, Rebia bint Ismail (c. 850-900 CE) was a prominent Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad. She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including literature, grammar, and philology. Her works, particularly her poetry, have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
Another notable figure bearing the name Rebia was Rebia Sultan (c. 1347-1390 CE), a princess of the Ottoman Empire and the daughter of Sultan Murad I. She played a significant role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and was known for her patronage of art and architecture, sponsoring the construction of several mosques and madrasas.
During the 13th century, Rebia Melekshah (c. 1210-1262 CE) was a Seljuk princess and the ruler of Erzurum, a city in modern-day Turkey. She was renowned for her military prowess and leadership, successfully defending her territories against invading forces and maintaining stability in the region.
In the 17th century, Rebia Mushfeq Qizi (c. 1630-1690 CE) was a prominent Azerbaijani poet and calligrapher. Her works, which often focused on themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded during her lifetime and continue to be celebrated in Azerbaijani literature.
The name Rebia has been cherished and celebrated throughout history, with its origins rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa. It has been borne by influential figures, ranging from mystics and saints to poets, scholars, and rulers, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Rebia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Rebia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rebia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rebia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Rebia a common name?
We classify Rebia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rebia most popular?
The single biggest year for Rebia was 1934, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rebia is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rebia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rebia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.