Raif
2025 SSA
About Raif
Raif (or Raef, Rayif) is a Muslim name usually given in reference to the Qur’anic verse "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind." A notable bearer is Saudi writer, dissident and activist Raif Badawi.
The Raif and Raef spellings of the name may also be variants of the English name Ralph or Rafe, derived from Old English Rædwulf "wolf counsel". The similarity of the names makes Raif one of the most easily assimilated Arabic names for boysin English-speaking cultures, or a perfect choice for parents looking to bridge English and Arabic family origins.
Pronounced RAYF.
As of October 2026, Raif ranked #5783 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3469 in 1967.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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