Ruby
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Ruby
Syllables (2)
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Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• Ruby has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Concise and memorable
Balanced rhythm
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Ruby
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Ruby compare to the average name?
Ruby is easier than average by 3.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Ruby (root: ruby
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Current Name
Related Names (9)
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Ruby belongs to a family of 10 related names.
1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun 1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
noun 2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
noun 3. a deep and vivid red color
Primary Theme
Based on origin, place, or historical context
Theme Distribution
Life Path Number
Creative spirits who bring joy and inspiration through self-expression.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Ruby Myers
Indian actress (1907–1983)
Born: 1907
Barbara Stanwyck
American actress (1907–1990)
Born: 1907
Ruby Keeler
American actress, dancer, and singer (1910-1993)
Born: 1909
Ruby Hirose
American biochemist and bacteriologist
Born: 1904
Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
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Australia | girl | #18 | 2019-2019 |
Canada | girl | #57 | 2018-2018 |
Ireland | girl | #28 | 2019-2019 |
Netherlands | girl | #206 | 2019-2019 |
New Zealand | girl | #5 | 2019-2019 |
United Kingdom | girl | #32 | 2018-2018 |
United States | boy | #948 | 1940-1940 |
United States | girl | #74 | 2018-2018 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 8 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)