Raif Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAYF / /reɪf/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'wise'; Hebrew: 'friend'
Historical & Cultural Background
Raif is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is associated with wisdom and intelligence. The Hebrew variant emphasizes friendship and companionship. The name has gained some popularity in Western contexts as well.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rafe
International Variants
- Raïf (French)
- Raif (Turkish)
Famous people named Raif
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Fictional characters named Raif
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raif was first seen in the United States in 1967. Raif has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Raif has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raif
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |