Dubai Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doo-BYE //duːˈbaɪ//
Origin: Arabic; English
Meaning: Arabic: 'to be clear'; English: derived from the city name
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, 'Dubai' is believed to derive from the verb 'daba', meaning 'to come' or 'to be clear', reflecting the region's historical significance as a trading hub. The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has grown into a global city known for its modern architecture and vibrant economy.
In English, the name is often associated with the city itself, symbolizing luxury and innovation.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dubai was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Dubai has ranked as high as #18843 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dubai has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dubai is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dubai was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dubai.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Dubai
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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