Emma vs Raheem

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
Nicknames
Rah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Raheem Rank #1,383

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Raheem ___

  • Raheem Ahmad
  • Raheem Malik
  • Raheem Abdul
  • Raheem James
  • Raheem Omar
  • Raheem Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Raheem

Kareem Hakeem Fatima Zainab Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Raheem more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Emma and Raheem mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Emma and Raheem boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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