Total births
311
Girls' name · since 1976
Arabia
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 311 babies named Arabia, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 311
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Arabia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 311 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Arabia recorded 311 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2017.
- 311 total births
- 1976–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
311 girls have been named Arabia since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 311
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Arabia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
22 babies were named Arabia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Arabia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arabia's full recorded timeline at 1995, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arabia at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Arabia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2017
- Peak year (1991)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Arabia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Arabia's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Arabia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s
1990s
160 births
- 2000s
2000s
68 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 160 births (51% of all-time use).
Arabia by state
Where Arabia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 17 | 5.5% |
New York share of Arabia's total US births 5.5%
17 of 311 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arabia? ▼
311 babies have been named Arabia since 1976. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1991 with 22 births.
When was Arabia most popular? ▼
Arabia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Arabia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arabia are New York (17 births).
How long has the name Arabia been used? ▼
Records for Arabia go back to 1976, giving 42 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Arabia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arabella, Araceli, Aracely, Araya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arabia's data
- Arabia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Arabias (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arabia
Nearby Names Like Arabia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arabia
Arabella Girl
#207 27,957 births
Araceli Girl
#728 20,268 births
Aracely Girl
#1320 9,906 births
Araya Girl
#1081 4,188 births
Ara Girl
#3122 3,565 births
Compare Arabia side by side: Arabia vs Arabella Arabia vs Araceli Arabia vs Aracely
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arabia: Baby Name Since 1976 - 311 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arabia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arabia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.