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Raheem vs Aayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aayan

Boy #1,357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, divine blessing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

South Asian Muslim Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,357
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Aayan Rank #1,357

Aayan is more popular, ranked #1357 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Aayan more popular?

Aayan is more popular, ranked #1357 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Aayan mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Aayan means "gift of God, divine blessing" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Aayan boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Aayan is primarily a boy name.

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