Rubani
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sweet and delectable".
Name Census estimates that about 144 living Americans carry the first name Rubani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rubani today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rubani births was 2021 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rubani. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rubani with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
144
~ 1 in 2,380,238 Americans
Peak year
2021
22 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,170
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Rubani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rubani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 90 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rubani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rubani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rubanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rubani
The name Rubani has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rubana," which means "to shine" or "to glow." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as radiant or possessing an inner light.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to individuals bearing names similar to Rubani. However, the exact usage and meaning of the name within these texts is not entirely clear, as names were often fluid and could hold different meanings depending on the context.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rubani can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a famous Indian philosopher and scholar named Rubani Goswami lived. He was known for his contributions to the field of Vedanta philosophy and his influential works on spirituality.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Rubani was a 12th-century Indian poet and mystic from the region of Gujarat. Rubani Devi was renowned for her devotional poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the divine.
In the 15th century, there was a renowned Indian musician and composer named Rubani Khan, who was a part of the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is credited with contributing significantly to the development of classical Indian music and is remembered for his innovative compositions.
During the 18th century, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement was Rubani Chatterjee. She was a social reformer and activist who fought against the practice of sati (widow burning) and advocated for women's education and rights.
In the 19th century, Rubani Tagore was a Bengali writer and philosopher who was part of the renowned Tagore family. He is remembered for his literary works, which explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human condition.
While the name Rubani may have originated in ancient India, it has since been adopted and used in various cultural contexts around the world. However, its historical roots and connections to Indian culture and philosophy remain an integral part of its meaning and significance.
People
Rubani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rubani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rubani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rubani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 144 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rubani 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 2,380,238 US residents.
Is Rubani a common name?
We classify Rubani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rubani most popular?
The single biggest year for Rubani was 2021, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rubani is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rubani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rubani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rubani 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.
Is Rubani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rubani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rubani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Rubani?
Find out how many people have the name Rubani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.