How Many People Are Named Raheem?

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

Raheem
Very Rare
Arabic

Raheem means 'merciful' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 40,554 Americans have this name, making it quite unique among the 8,137 people who carry it today. With half under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~1,054
Living in US
1 in 314,468
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Merciful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Compassionate Strong
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,137
Worldwide Bearers
#11,686
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
185
🇶🇦 Qatar
174
🇮🇱 Israel
113
🇨🇦 Canada
111
🇮🇶 Iraq
106
🇧🇭 Bahrain
74
🇿🇦 South Africa
59
🇯🇲 Jamaica
57
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28
🇵🇭 Philippines
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,131 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
4,198
Would be under 30 (50%)
4,199
Would be 30–60 (50%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8,402 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Raheem Through the Generations

Raheem saw its peak popularity in 1993 with 556 births, but it's still on the rise, becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for a modern name. Today, there are 8,137 people named Raheem living in the United States, with 4,198 under 30 years old and 4,199 between 30 and 60. The average age of someone named Raheem is 27, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,249
Pennsylvania 756
New Jersey 739
Florida 529
North Carolina 387
Georgia 334
Illinois 296
California 289
Virginia 281
South Carolina 274

✨ Similar Names to Raheem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raheem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Raheem

How Many People Have the Name Raheem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,054 people in the United States currently share the name Raheem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 314,468 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raheem a Common or Rare Name?

Raheem 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 Raheem Mean?

Raheem means "merciful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Raheem Most Popular?

The name Raheem reached peak popularity in 1993, with 556 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 Raheem?

Approximately 1,054 people named Raheem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,054. That works out to roughly 1 in 314,468 Americans.

Is Raheem a rare name?

Raheem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 314,468 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raheem mean?

Raheem means "merciful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Raheem more male or female?

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

When was Raheem most popular?

Raheem peaked in 1993 with 556 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 US1,054
All-Time Births1,054
1 in X1 in 314,468
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1993
World Rank#11,686
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.