Raheim
Raheim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Merciful, compassionate.
Origin and history
Raheim is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Rahim, which means compassionate or merciful. In Islamic tradition, Al-Rahim is recognized as one of the names of God. In the United States, it has been used as a given name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
880 babies in the United States have been named Raheim since 1880. It ranks #3798 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- NY (70.9 %)
- LA (13.4 %)
- CA (3.9 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
- NJ (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 290 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Raheim
- Raheim Brock: American football player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the triconsonantal root R-H-M, which conveys empathy, warmth, and mercy.
- It represents an English phonetic variant of the traditional names Rahim and Raheem.