Rahi

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Rahi Pronunciation

Rahi is pronounced RAH-hee /ˈrɑ.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Sanskrit rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' (from rah, 'a road, a path')Low

In 30 seconds: A traveler: Rahi is Persian/Sanskrit for 'a traveler, one on a journey'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'RAH-hee').

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Origin LowPersian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Persian/Sanskrit rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' (from rah, 'a road, a path')

U.S. rank (2024)#6090 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Rahi comes from Persian/Sanskrit rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' (from rah, 'a road, a path'). A lyrical, soft, modern name across the Persian and South Asian worlds, used for both sexes, here for girls (routes layered, which we note; said 'RAH-hee'; nickname Rah).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, a-traveler at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rahi means 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' in Persian and Sanskrit (from rah, 'a road, a path') — a lyrical, soft name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAH-hee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Rahi — routes layered

Variations

RaheeRaahi

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Persian

If you like Rahi…

Raahi— a fellow spelling

Mira— a sound-neighbor short girls' name

Tara— another short Sanskrit/Persian girls' name

Ridhi— echoes that soft -hi sound

Riddhi— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Rahi?

Rahi is pronounced RAH-hee (/ˈrɑ.hi/). Press play above to hear Rahi said aloud.

How do you say Rahi?

Rahi is said RAH-hee (/ˈrɑ.hi/). Press play above to hear Rahi said aloud.

What does the name Rahi mean?

Rahi is Persian/Sanskrit for 'a traveler, one on a path or journey'; the routes are layered.

Is Rahi a boy or girl name?

Rahi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rahi?

Rahi is a rare name in the U.S.