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Raheem vs Krish

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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Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Krish Rank #1,359

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Krish more popular?

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Krish mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Raheem and Krish boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Krish is primarily a boy name.

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