Raheem vs Akil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Boy #3,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"intelligent, wise"

Origin: Arabic (aqil)

Arabic African American Swahili

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Raheem Rank #1,383

Akil Rank #3,259

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #3259 for Akil.

Is Raheem or Akil more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Akil at #3259 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Akil mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Akil means "intelligent, wise" (Arabic (aqil) origin).

Are Raheem and Akil boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Akil is primarily a boy name.