Fordham vs Raahi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fordham

Boy #24,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village at the ford; river-crossing settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,548
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ford

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raahi

Girl #5,039 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"traveler, wayfarer"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,039
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fordham Rank #24,548
Raahi Rank #5,039

Raahi is more popular, ranked #5039 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fordham ___

  • Fordham James
  • Fordham William
  • Fordham Henry
  • Fordham Thomas
  • Fordham Charles

Raahi ___

  • Raahi Priya
  • Raahi Maya
  • Raahi Noor
  • Raahi Aria
  • Raahi Kira
  • Raahi Leela

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

If you choose Raahi

Arjun Priya Vivaan Ananya Dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham or Raahi more popular?

Raahi is more popular, ranked #5039 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Fordham and Raahi mean?

Fordham means "village at the ford; river-crossing settlement" (Old English origin). Raahi means "traveler, wayfarer" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Fordham and Raahi boy or girl names?

Fordham is primarily a boy name. Raahi is primarily a girl name.

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