Rakim vs Ashraf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakim

Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Muslim Arabic African-American

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Boy #4,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most noble, most honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Pakistani Iranian

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Rakim Rank #4,670

Ashraf Rank #4,531

Ashraf is more popular, ranked #4531 vs #4670 for Rakim.

Is Rakim or Ashraf more popular?

Ashraf is more popular, ranked #4531 compared to Rakim at #4670 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Ashraf mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Ashraf means "most noble, most honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Rakim and Ashraf boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Ashraf is primarily a boy name.