Rakeem vs Yazid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Yazid

Boy #4,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who adds, brings abundance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Moroccan Algerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,724
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yazi

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Popularity Comparison

Rakeem Rank #4,866
Yazid Rank #4,724

Yazid is more popular, ranked #4724 vs #4866 for Rakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rakeem ___

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

Yazid ___

  • Yazid Abdullah
  • Yazid Hassan
  • Yazid Ibrahim
  • Yazid Khalid
  • Yazid Omar
  • Yazid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rakeem

Kareem Hakeem Zara Amira Jamal

If you choose Yazid

Fatima Hassan Zainab Omar Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rakeem or Yazid more popular?

Yazid is more popular, ranked #4724 compared to Rakeem at #4866 in the United States.

What do Rakeem and Yazid mean?

Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin). Yazid means "one who adds, brings abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Rakeem and Yazid boy or girl names?

Rakeem is primarily a boy name. Yazid is primarily a boy name.

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