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Habiba vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Habiba Rank #5,967
Barbara Rank #860

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Habiba or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Habiba and Barbara mean?

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

Are Habiba and Barbara boy or girl names?

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

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