Raheem Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationrah-HEEM / /ræˈhiːm/Arabic; Urdu
Meaning
Arabic: 'merciful'; Urdu: 'compassionate'
Historical & Cultural Background
Raheem is derived from the Arabic root 'R-H-M', which relates to mercy and compassion. It is commonly used in Islamic contexts, often as part of the phrase 'Bismillah al-Rahman al-Raheem', meaning 'In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful'. The name is popular in various cultures influenced by Islam, particularly in South Asia. It reflects a positive character trait valued in many societies.
Trend Summary
Raheem has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Raheeem
- Rahiem
International Variants
- Rahim (Arabic)
- Raheem (Urdu)
Famous people named Raheem
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Fictional characters named Raheem
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raheem was first seen in the United States in 1964. Raheem has ranked as high as #744 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Raheem has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raheem (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 15 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| MN | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 39 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 67 |
| 1977 | 148 |
| 1978 | 108 |
| 1979 | 117 |
| 1980 | 156 |
| 1981 | 154 |
| 1982 | 127 |
| 1983 | 121 |
| 1984 | 83 |
| 1985 | 89 |
| 1986 | 81 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 105 |
| 1989 | 156 |
| 1990 | 174 |
| 1991 | 217 |
| 1992 | 395 |
| 1993 | 556 |
| 1994 | 384 |
| 1995 | 321 |
| 1996 | 278 |
| 1997 | 223 |
| 1998 | 221 |
| 1999 | 183 |
| 2000 | 169 |
| 2001 | 143 |
| 2002 | 147 |
| 2003 | 121 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 120 |
| 2007 | 116 |
| 2008 | 139 |
| 2009 | 121 |
| 2010 | 120 |
| 2011 | 131 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 133 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 158 |
| 2017 | 187 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2019 | 179 |
| 2020 | 179 |
| 2021 | 156 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 157 |
| 2024 | 136 |