Rasheem
Rasheem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Merciful or compassionate.
Origin and history
Rasheem is a masculine name derived from Arabic roots, closely related to Raheem meaning compassionate or merciful. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic variant. Today it remains a distinctive choice given to a small number of newborn boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,317 babies in the United States have been named Rasheem since 1880. It ranks #3389 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- NY (65.5 %)
- PA (18.2 %)
- NJ (8.5 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- VA (1 %)
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 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 350 |
| 1990-2000 | 404 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Rasheem
- Rasheem Green: American football player
Fun facts
- Rasheem developed in American English usage as an elaborated phonetic spelling of the traditional Arabic name Raheem.
- The name experienced its highest level of popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1990s.