Raheem
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Raheem is an Arabic name meaning “merciful”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Raheem
Raheem is a name of Arabic origin, traditionally interpreted as merciful or compassionate. The name derives from the root r-h-m, which pertains to the concept of deep benevolence and maternal protection in Semitic languages. It serves as one of the ninety-nine names of Allah in Islam, symbolizing the divine quality of encompassing mercy. This term frequently appears in the Quran to describe the character of the deity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Raheem
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Raheem is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Raheem
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Raheem is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 26K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 36K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 555K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Raheem ranked #955 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #477 in 2024 — a drop of 478 places. Raheem is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #477 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #2,107 in 1971. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 436 places (from #1,391 to #955).
Name StyleMethodology
Raheem is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 49% of available years and remains active today, averaging 458 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Raheem
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Raheem carries two syllables with a resonant, breathy consonant start and a firm final nasal. It is deeply connected to Ar-Rahim, a concept of divine mercy in Islamic theology, which imparts a serious and authoritative tone. These qualities contribute to a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Raheem
Middle names used with RaheemMethodology
Raheem is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Raheem Jamal · Raheem Malik · Raheem Abdul · Raheem Shabazz · Raheem RashadView all 128 boy middle names.
- Total 165 middle names used with Raheem
- 6 girl middle names used with Raheem
- 23 unisex middle names used with Raheem
Middle name suggestions for RaheemMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Raheem is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Raheem Jacob · Raheem Jason · Raheem Jesus · Raheem Jerry · Raheem Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Raheem
Sound Like Raheem Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Rahim · Raheim · Rahiem · View all 11 names
Spelled Like Raheem Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Rhaheem · Raheeb · Raheel · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Raheem Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Raheem”
Dictionary Meaning of "Raheem"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Raheem in ASL
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