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Rakeem

♂ Boy

Pronounced rə-KEEM /rəˈkim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic — linked to raheem, 'merciful, compassionate' (ar-Rahim, a name of God), or raqim, 'the engraver'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Merciful and soulful: Rakeem links to Arabic 'merciful, compassionate'. Warm, strong, and modern.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic — linked to raheem, 'merciful, compassionate' (ar-Rahim, a name of God), or raqim, 'the engraver'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3733 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219752025

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

Rakeem comes from Arabic — linked to raheem, 'merciful, compassionate' (ar-Rahim, a divine name), or raqim, 'the engraver, writer' (routes layered, which we note). A warm, soulful name (a spelling of Rakim).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, merciful-or-engraver at the root, and soulful.

Did you know? Rakeem ties to Arabic raheem ('merciful, compassionate', ar-Rahim, a name of God) and raqim ('the engraver') — a warm, soulful name (echoing the MC Rakim).
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rakeem — routes layered

Variations

RaheemRakimRaqeem

Nicknames

Keem

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If you like Rakeem…

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Rakim— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rakeem mean?

Rakeem links to Arabic 'merciful, compassionate' (raheem) or 'the engraver' (raqim); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rakeem?

It's said rə-KEEM /rəˈkim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rakeem a boy or girl name?

Rakeem is a boy's name.

How popular is Rakeem?

Rakeem is a rare name in the U.S.

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