Amjad vs Rakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amjad

Boy #5,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"more glorious, most honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,035
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Am, Amj

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Rakeem

Boy #4,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the writer, the recorder"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,866
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem, Raki

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Popularity Comparison

Amjad Rank #5,035
Rakeem Rank #4,866

Rakeem is more popular, ranked #4866 vs #5035 for Amjad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amjad ___

  • Amjad Ali
  • Amjad Hassan
  • Amjad Khalid
  • Amjad Tariq
  • Amjad Yusuf
  • Amjad Bilal

Rakeem ___

  • Rakeem Ali
  • Rakeem Jamal
  • Rakeem Malik
  • Rakeem Omar
  • Rakeem Darius
  • Rakeem Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amjad

Zainab Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

If you choose Rakeem

Kareem Hakeem Zara Amira Jamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amjad or Rakeem more popular?

Rakeem is more popular, ranked #4866 compared to Amjad at #5035 in the United States.

What do Amjad and Rakeem mean?

Amjad means "more glorious, most honorable" (Arabic origin). Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin).

Are Amjad and Rakeem boy or girl names?

Amjad is primarily a boy name. Rakeem is primarily a boy name.

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