Rah

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH /ˈrɑː/Medium

Meaning: Rah is a single-syllable modern name, most often a short form of names beginning Ra- (Rashawn, Rahim, Raheem). Its spelling also echoes Ra, the Egyptian sun god, though no documented line connects them. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: One open beat: Rah is usually a short form of Ra- names, and it echoes the Egyptian sun god Ra (said 'RAH'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningRah is a single-syllable modern name, most often a short form of names beginning Ra- (Rashawn, Rahim, Raheem). Its spelling also echoes Ra, the Egyptian sun god, though no documented line connects them. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13718 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 36

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

Rah is a one-beat modern name. Most often it stands as a short form of names beginning Ra- — Rashawn, Rahim, Raheem — and it also brushes against Ra, the Egyptian sun god, though nothing documents a link. It is minimal, warm and open. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'RAH').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, short, and open.

Did you know? Ra was the Egyptian sun god, the daily traveler across the sky. The modern name Rah echoes that, but in practice it is usually a short form of Rashawn or Raheem. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RAH').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Rah — short form of Ra- names; Egyptian Ra echo; routes uncertain

Variations

RaRha

Nicknames

Rahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rah mean?

Rah is usually a short form of names beginning Ra-; it also echoes Ra, the Egyptian sun god. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rah?

It's said RAH /ˈrɑː/ — one syllable, with an open 'ah.'

Is Rah a boy or girl name?

Rah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rah?

Rah is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.