Rakeem
Rakeem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Writer, recorder, or merciful.
Origin and history
Rakeem is a masculine name of Arabic origin, closely associated with the Quranic term Ar-Raqim. It gained wider visibility in the United States during the late 20th century. While moderately uncommon, it remains a distinct choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,182 babies in the United States have been named Rakeem since 1880. It ranks #2766 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- FL (15.3 %)
- NC (13.9 %)
- SC (12.7 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 275 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,094 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 319 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Rakeem
- Rakeem Christmas: Basketball player
- Rakeem Nuñez-Roches: American football player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the root word 'Raqim', mentioned in the Quran in connection with the People of the Cave.
- The name gained cultural prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s through notable figures in American music and entertainment.