Rakeem vs Zohaan

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rakeem Rank #4,866
Zohaan Rank #4,737

Zohaan is more popular, ranked #4737 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

Zohaan ___

  • Zohaan Ali
  • Zohaan Raza
  • Zohaan Malik
  • Zohaan Tariq
  • Zohaan Noor
  • Zohaan Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rakeem

Kareem Hakeem Zara Amira Jamal

If you choose Zohaan

Zara Ayaan Layla Idris Mira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rakeem or Zohaan more popular?

Zohaan is more popular, ranked #4737 compared to Rakeem at #4866 in the United States.

What do Rakeem and Zohaan mean?

Rakeem means "the writer, the recorder" (Arabic origin). Zohaan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin).

Are Rakeem and Zohaan boy or girl names?

Rakeem is primarily a boy name. Zohaan is primarily a boy name.

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