How Many People Are Named Rahaf?

Complete statistics for the name Rahaf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rahaf
Very Rare
Arabic

Rahaf means 'to rise' in Arabic, symbolizing growth and elevation. It's very rare, with only 1 in 399,950 Americans named Rahaf, totaling just 825 people today. The majority, 98%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~825
Living in US
1 in 399,950
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ambitious Optimistic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

40,944
Worldwide Bearers
#21,794
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
15,128
🇪🇬 Egypt
14,358
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,043
🇯🇴 Jordan
998
🇮🇶 Iraq
874
🇮🇱 Israel
733
🇱🇧 Lebanon
155
🇸🇪 Sweden
100
🇵🇸 Palestine
91
🇰🇼 Kuwait
85

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
825 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
817
Would be under 30 (98%)
14
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 831 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rahaf Through the Generations

Rahaf emerged as a name in the United States in 2018, peaking that year with 73 births. Since then, its popularity has been on the rise, with most people named Rahaf being under 30 years old. With an average age of 11, Rahaf is predominantly a younger generation's name, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 128
Michigan 109
California 41
Illinois 16
Texas 16
Louisiana 10
Virginia 10

✨ Similar Names to Rahaf

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahaf's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rahaf

How Many People Have the Name Rahaf?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 825 people in the United States currently share the name Rahaf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 399,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahaf a Common or Rare Name?

Rahaf is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rahaf Mean?

Rahaf means "to rise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rahaf in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rahaf Most Popular?

The name Rahaf reached peak popularity in 2018, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rahaf?

Approximately 825 people named Rahaf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 831. That works out to roughly 1 in 399,950 Americans.

Is Rahaf a rare name?

Rahaf is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 399,950 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahaf mean?

Rahaf means "to rise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rahaf more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rahaf are male and 100% are female.

When was Rahaf most popular?

Rahaf peaked in 2018 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US825
All-Time Births831
1 in X1 in 399,950
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2018
World Rank#21,794
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.