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Rakeb

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Pronounced RAH-keb /ˈrɑː.kɛb/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian/Amharic girl's name, Rakeb — used in Ethiopia and among the diaspora; often linked to a sense of companionship or 'one who accompanies.' Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An Ethiopian name: Rakeb is an Amharic girl's name (said 'RAH-keb'). Warm and distinctive.
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Origin LowAmharic
MeaningAn Ethiopian/Amharic girl's name, Rakeb — used in Ethiopia and among the diaspora; often linked to a sense of companionship or 'one who accompanies.' Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17079 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020052024

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

Rakeb is an Amharic name from Ethiopia, its sense sometimes given as companionship. It reads warm and distinctive — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-keb').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and distinctive.

Did you know? Rakeb is an Ethiopian/Amharic girl's name, used in Ethiopia and the diaspora, often linked to companionship — noted honestly (said 'RAH-keb').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Rakeb — Amharic/Ethiopian name

Variations

RakeebRakebeRaqeb

Nicknames

RaeKeb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rakeb mean?

Rakeb is an Ethiopian/Amharic girl's name, often linked to companionship.

How do you pronounce Rakeb?

It's said RAH-keb /ˈrɑː.kɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rakeb a boy or girl name?

Rakeb is a girl's name.

How popular is Rakeb?

Rakeb is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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