Raheem
Raheem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Compassionate, merciful, or kind-hearted.
Origin and history
Raheem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate or merciful. It is rooted in one of the primary divine attributes in Islam, Al-Rahim. In the United States, it has been moderately used since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
8,524 babies in the United States have been named Raheem since 1880. It ranks #1311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1123.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.6 %)
- PA (11.2 %)
- NJ (11 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 673 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,184 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,952 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,278 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,508 |
| 2020-2029 | 913 |
Famous people named Raheem
- Raheem Sterling: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Raheem Mostert: Athlete, Football Player
- Raheem DeVaughn: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The triconsonantal root R-H-M in Semitic languages relates to mercy, compassion, and the womb.
- While widely used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic regions, Raheem gained steady popularity in the U.S. starting in the 1970s.