US Popularity:2646
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Kind, compassionate; Merciful
Searching for a name that enables you to share your faith with baby? You may have found the perfect title. Raheem is a masculine name of Arabic origin that acts as a variant of Rahim. Translating to "kind," "compassionate," or "merciful," this name is a great way to help baby embrace their pure, gentle heart throughout their life. Raheem also has links to ar-Raḥīm, which is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah in the Islamic faith. If you want to connect baby to an important part of your life, Raheem can make for a great introduction. A name steeped in linguistical history, Raheem consists of the triconsonantal root R-H-M, the basis for many words in Arabic and Hebrew. If you wish to instill baby with benevolent and empathic attributes, naming them Raheem is a great place to start.

Raheem Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Raheem is currently #3222 on The Bump
Boy:Raheem is currently #1042 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Raheem is currently #2646 in U.S. births
Boy:Raheem is currently #869 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2646
in 2022
- 49
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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