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Rakhi

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-kee /ˈrɑː.ki/Medium

Meaning: From the Hindi/Sanskrit rakhi, the sacred thread tied at Raksha Bandhan as a bond of protection between siblings (from raksha, 'protection'). Usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A festival-rooted name: Rakhi is the Raksha Bandhan thread, a bond of protection (said 'RAH-kee'). Usually a girl's name — we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.
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Origin MediumHindi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Hindi/Sanskrit rakhi, the sacred thread tied at Raksha Bandhan as a bond of protection between siblings (from raksha, 'protection'). Usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11922 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152023

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

Rakhi comes from the Hindi/Sanskrit for the Raksha Bandhan thread ('protection'), a beloved festival symbol. It is usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, it runs against the usual grain, which we flag honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-kee').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in the U.S. Rare, festival-rooted, and cross-sex here.

Did you know? Rakhi is the sacred thread of Raksha Bandhan, tied as a bond of protection between siblings — usually a girl's name in India; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly (said 'RAH-kee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Rakhi — Hindi/Sanskrit rakhi (Raksha Bandhan thread); raksha, 'protection'

Variations

RaakhiRakheeRakhi

Nicknames

RakKhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rakhi mean?

Rakhi is the sacred thread of Raksha Bandhan, a bond of protection between siblings (from raksha, 'protection').

How do you pronounce Rakhi?

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

Is Rakhi a boy or girl name?

Rakhi is usually a girl's name in India; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Rakhi?

Rakhi is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S.

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