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Barbara vs Habiba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Habiba

Girl #5,967 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African East African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,967
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Habiba Rank #5,967

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #5967 for Habiba.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Habiba more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Habiba at #5967 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Habiba mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Habiba means "beloved, dear one" (Arabic origin).

Are Barbara and Habiba boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Habiba is primarily a girl name.

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