Raheem
Meaningcompassionate · Arabic
Raheem is an Arabic boy name meaning “compassionate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationRaheem peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Raheem you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Raheem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 13,661 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRaheem first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Raheems? Head to Virginia, where it's the #670 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Raheem
Raheem is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “compassionate”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Raheem
What does the name Raheem mean?
Raheem means “compassionate” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Rahim (“compassionate”), Abdulrahim (“servant of the Compassionate”), Hannan (“tender, compassionate”) and Atif (“kind, compassionate”).
What is the origin of the name Raheem?
Raheem is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Raheem a boy or girl name?
Raheem is a boy name. In 2025, 125 US boys were named Raheem.
How popular is the name Raheem?
Raheem ranked #1,436 for US boys in 2025, given to 125 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #417. Over the last five years it has slipped 330 places.
What names are similar to Raheem?
If you like Raheem, you might also like Rahim, Abdulrahim, Hannan and Atif.
What should I know before naming my baby Raheem?
Raheem is an Arabic boy name meaning “compassionate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.