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Raheim

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-HEEM /rɑˈhim/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Raheem/Rahim, from the Arabic rahim, 'merciful; compassionate.' Ar-Rahim ('the Most Merciful') is one of the names of God. A settled Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Raheim means 'merciful; compassionate' (said 'rah-HEEM') — a form of Raheem.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Raheem/Rahim, from the Arabic rahim, 'merciful; compassionate.' Ar-Rahim ('the Most Merciful') is one of the names of God. A settled Arabic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10430 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319712025

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

Raheim is a spelling of Raheem/Rahim, from the Arabic rahim, 'merciful; compassionate.' Ar-Rahim is a name of God. A settled name, rare in this spelling (said 'rah-HEEM').

It appears rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, gentle, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Raheim is a spelling of Raheem/Rahim, Arabic for 'merciful; compassionate'; Ar-Rahim ('the Most Merciful') is one of the names of God (said 'rah-HEEM').
Overall data confidence 53%
References — Raheim — Spelling of Raheem/Rahim; Arabic 'merciful'

Variations

RaheemRahimRaheam

Nicknames

RahHeim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raheim mean?

Raheim is a spelling of Raheem/Rahim, Arabic for 'merciful; compassionate.'

How do you pronounce Raheim?

It's said rah-HEEM /rɑˈhim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Raheim a boy or girl name?

Raheim is a boy's name.

How popular is Raheim?

Raheim is rare in the U.S. in this spelling.

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