Raed

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Raed

Pronounced RAH-id /ˈrɑ.ɪd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ra'id, 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer; one who goes ahead'Medium

In 30 seconds: A leader; a pioneer: Raed is Arabic for 'a leader; a pioneer'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'RAH-id').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ra'id, 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer; one who goes ahead'

U.S. rank (2024)#6087 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raed comes from Arabic ra'id, 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer; one who goes ahead to find the way' (it is also the military rank of major). A strong, classic name across the Arab world (said 'RAH-id'; nickname Raed).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-leader-and-pioneer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Raed (ra'id) means 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer; one who goes ahead to scout' in Arabic — a strong, classic name (it is also a military rank, 'major'; said 'RAH-id').

Overall data confidence 70%

Arabic references — ra'id — etymology

Variations

RaidRayedRaaid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raed mean?

Raed is Arabic for 'a leader; a pioneer, a trailblazer; an explorer'.

How do you pronounce Raed?

It's said RAH-id /ˈrɑ.ɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raed a boy or girl name?

Raed is a boy's name.

How popular is Raed?

Raed is a rare name in the U.S.