Dubai
Pronunciation: [ d-oob-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dubai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 13 babies have been named Dubai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dubai is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,241 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,241
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Sanskrit origin
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"noble, honorable"
#44,148 in US
French origin
"answered, prayer answered, wish granted"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"Slender, narrow; from Irish caol"
#44,276 in US
Hebrew origin
"the anointed one"
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African/Igbo origin
"warrior; brave one"
#44,139 in US
Greek via Latin origin
"victorious"
#44,414 in US
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About the Name Dubai
Dubai is a boy name .
Dubai is currently ranked #44,241 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dubai include Dub, Duy, and Dubie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis