Raheem vs Akeem

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

Akeem

Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

Cultural Roots

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,483
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Akeem Rank #1,483

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1483 for Akeem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Akeem more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Akeem at #1483 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Akeem mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin).

Are Raheem and Akeem boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Akeem is primarily a boy name.

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