Rakim vs Rakeem

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 #4,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the writer, the recorder"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American American

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Rakim Rank #4,670

Rakeem Rank #4,866

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 vs #4866 for Rakeem.

Is Rakim or Rakeem more popular?

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 compared to Rakeem at #4866 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Rakeem mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin).

Are Rakim and Rakeem boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Rakeem is primarily a boy name.