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Raheem
OriginVariation of Rahim, Arabic
Meaning"empathetic, merciful"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1442
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Raheem
A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.
Raheem is also given to girls.
Pronounced rah-HEEM.
As of October 2026, Raheem ranked #1442 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #417 in 1993.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,223 | 150 | 78.1 |
| 2015 | #1,215 | 152 | 79.3 |
| 2016 | #1,200 | 158 | 83.3 |
| 2017 | #1,062 | 187 | 101 |
| 2018 | #1,137 | 170 | 93.6 |
| 2019 | #1,105 | 179 | 99.8 |
| 2020 | #1,106 | 179 | 103.7 |
| 2021 | #1,235 | 156 | 89.2 |
| 2022 | #1,249 | 157 | 89.9 |
| 2023 | #1,243 | 157 | 91.8 |
| 2024 | #1,381 | 136 | 78.9 |
| 2025 | #1,442 | 125 | 73.2 |
World rankings
Raheem for boys
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Raheem in pop culture
- RaheemBoy
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