Krish vs Raheem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kri, Kry, Krie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Krish Rank #1,359
Raheem Rank #1,383

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Krish ___

  • Krish Raj
  • Krish Dev
  • Krish Arjun
  • Krish Anil
  • Krish Suresh
  • Krish Patel

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 Krish

Ananya Arjun Priya Ravi Nisha

If you choose Raheem

Kareem Hakeem Fatima Zainab Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krish or Raheem more popular?

Krish is more popular, ranked #1359 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Krish and Raheem mean?

Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Krish and Raheem boy or girl names?

Krish is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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