Is Raheem a boy's or girl's name?

Raheem is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Raheem most popular?

Raheem reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 556 births that year. It is currently ranked #1381 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Raheem?

Raheem is currently ranked #1381 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,396 babies since 1964.

Raheem

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining Also a pet name

#1381▼ 138in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Raheem is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate,' one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (Al-Raheem). It is among the most spiritually significant names a Muslim family can bestow, invoking divine mercy.

Raheem has been carried proudly in African American Muslim communities since the mid-20th century. Beyond faith, the name gained cultural visibility through NBA star Allen Iverson's given middle name and in hip-hop culture. A name of deep spiritual weight and cultural resonance.

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Popularity Over Time

Raheem has 57+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Raheem
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	785	#1243	▼
2010s	1,508	#1228	▲
2000s	1,278	#1252	▼
1990s	2,952	#637	▲
1980s	1,184	#859	▲
1970s	673	#1366	▲
1960s	16	#3648	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(57 years, 1964–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Raheem
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	136	#1381	-21 (-13.4%)
2023	157	#1243	0
2022	157	#1249	+1 (0.6%)
2021	156	#1235	-23 (-12.8%)
2020	179	#1106	0
2019	179	#1105	+9 (5.3%)
2018	170	#1137	-17 (-9.1%)
2017	187	#1062	+29 (18.4%)
2016	158	#1200	+6 (3.9%)
2015	152	#1215	+2 (1.3%)
2014	150	#1223	+17 (12.8%)
2013	133	#1302	+5 (3.9%)
2012	128	#1335	-3 (-2.3%)
2011	131	#1308	+11 (9.2%)
2010	120	#1396	-1 (-0.8%)
2009	121	#1408	-18 (-12.9%)
2008	139	#1258	+23 (19.8%)
2007	116	#1410	-4 (-3.3%)
2006	120	#1356	+19 (18.8%)
2005	101	#1459	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Raheem as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Raheem has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 1982.

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Total births

1982

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Raheem be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Raheem is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1381. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Raheem, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1964–2024) · Methodology