How Many People Are Named Raheel?

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

Raheel
Very Rare
Arabic

Raheel means 'supplanter' in Arabic, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 323 people named Raheel live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,022,443 Americans, truly setting it apart as a very rare name. The majority of people named Raheel are under 30, with 67% being younger than 30 years old.

~323
Living in US
1 in 1,022,443
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,670
Worldwide Bearers
#17,712
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
39,731
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,187
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,785
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,783
🇮🇳 India
780
🇬🇧 England
766
🇺🇸 United States
555
🇪🇬 Egypt
477
🇨🇦 Canada
347
🇶🇦 Qatar
276

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
249 (77%)
♀ Female
74 (23%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
221
Would be under 30 (67%)
109
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 330 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Raheel Through the Generations

Raheel saw its peak popularity in 2016 when 19 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady rise, becoming increasingly popular among the younger generation. As of now, the average age of someone named Raheel is 21, with 221 individuals under 30, 109 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution clearly shows that Raheel is a modern name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

✨ Similar Names to Raheel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raheel's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Raheel

How Many People Have the Name Raheel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 323 people in the United States currently share the name Raheel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,022,443 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raheel a Common or Rare Name?

Raheel 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 Raheel Mean?

Raheel means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Raheel in SSA data, approximately 77% are male and 23% are female.

When Was Raheel Most Popular?

The name Raheel reached peak popularity in 2016, with 19 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 Raheel?

Approximately 323 people named Raheel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,022,443 Americans.

Is Raheel a rare name?

Raheel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,022,443 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raheel mean?

Raheel means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Raheel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 77% of people named Raheel are male and 23% are female.

When was Raheel most popular?

Raheel peaked in 2016 with 19 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 US323
All-Time Births330
1 in X1 in 1,022,443
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2016
World Rank#17,712
Male %77%
Female %23%

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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.