Rakshan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rakshan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 52 babies have been named Rakshan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakshan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,546 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,546
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth me..."
#15,494 in US
Classical Arabic origin
"elevated in status"
#15,391 in US
Old English origin
"birch tree clearing"
#15,488 in US
Hebrew origin
"pledged to God"
#15,486 in US
Old French via Latin origin
"to throw overboard, to cast away"
#15,706 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"hawk-like; stately"
#15,689 in US
English origin
"dearly loved"
#15,693 in US
Old French mace origin
"weapon, mace bearer"
#15,644 in US
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About the Name Rakshan
Rakshan is a boy name .
Rakshan is currently ranked #15,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakshan include Rak, Ray, Rakie, and Raksie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis