Raheem

Raheem - A very unique male name

Raheem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1802. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Raheem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Raheem? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Raheem. The baby boy name Raheem was given to 88 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1357 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,662 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Raheem peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 404.

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Raheem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Raheem is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #716 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,399.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Raheem is where you live.

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Raheem origin and meaning

Arabic

'Merciful, compassionate' — a form of Rahim, from the Arabic root for mercy

Raheem represents Arabic Rahim, an attribute of God in Islam (ar-Rahim, the Most Merciful), in a spelling shaped by English pronunciation. It entered American data in 1969 and peaked in 1993.

Attested etymology

Raheem is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Raheem, pop culture references for the name Raheem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Raheem

We've found the following names that sound similar to Raheem, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Raheem

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Raheem a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Raheem?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

rah-HEEM · /rəˈhim/

Around the world

• Rahim (Arabic) — The standard transliteration of the same Arabic name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rahim — The standard transliteration; a separate listing in the data.
• Raheim — A phonetic respelling.

Famous bearers

• Raheem Sterling — England international footballer (b. 1994) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Raheem carries a central Islamic value — mercy — in a spelling that reads naturally in English.

Worth knowing

• Expect the Rahim spelling to be assumed in some contexts.