Raed
Meaningpioneer, leader · Arabic
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,130 in 1986
23 babies were named Raed in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,106 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Raed you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Raed, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raed would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaed first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #4,130.
- Then vs nowRaed is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendRaed has climbed 3,106 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Raed means “pioneer, leader”. Our records link it to Arabic and English roots.
About the name Raed
Raed is a boy name of Arabic and English origin meaning “pioneer, leader”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-aed”. US birth records list Raed for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 46 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #4,130 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 347,222 boys |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 234,742 boys |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 136,054 boys |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 111,317 boys |
Other spellings of Raed
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Raed
What does the name Raed mean?
Raed means “pioneer, leader” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Raed?
Raed has Arabic, English roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Raed a boy or girl name?
Raed is a boy name.
How popular is the name Raed?
Raed ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#4,130).