Rakeem

Boy name

Rakeem has been given to 2,182 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,182

Peak year

1992 (183 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

▼ -3%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rakeem — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Raheemboy

8,530 babies since 1964

Akeemboy

6,825 babies since 1972

Hakeemboy

6,299 babies since 1971

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Arsenioboy

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Tjboy

2,149 babies since 1917

Markeithboy

2,148 babies since 1964

Akilboy

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Derrikboy

2,142 babies since 1954

Marinoboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rakeem?

Rakeem has been given to 2,182 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rakeem peak?

Rakeem peaked in 1992, when 183 babies were given the name.

Is Rakeem a girl or boy name?

Rakeem is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rakeem are boys).

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