Raheem

Meaning of Raheem

It means "compassionate" or "merciful."

Raheem has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Raheem

After ranking as high as #916 in 2000, Raheem has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Raheem

• Raheem Sterling
  Professional football player
• Raheem DeVaughn
  American R&B singer
• Raheem Brock
  Former NFL player
• Raheem Mostert
  American football running back
• Raheem Morris
  NFL coach

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Questions about the name Raheem

What does the name Raheem mean?

Raheem means it means "compassionate" or "merciful.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Raheem a boy's or a girl's name?

Raheem is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Raheem?

Raheem did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Raheem most popular?

Raheem peaked at #916 in 2000.