Rakeem vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakeem

Boy #4,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the writer, the recorder"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American American

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Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Rakeem Rank #4,866

Selah Rank #4,812

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 vs #4866 for Rakeem.

Is Rakeem or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 compared to Rakeem at #4866 in the United States.

What do Rakeem and Selah mean?

Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin). Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rakeem and Selah boy or girl names?

Rakeem is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a boy name.