Unisex · #12,141 in 2026

Raheel

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#6,800 (2009)
Total Babies
256
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,775 (74 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,800 (256 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2021
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#6800
Peak Rank
256
Total Count
34
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#8775
Peak Rank
74
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Raheel

As a girl name

American parents first put Raheel on the record books as a girl name in 2015, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 12 Raheels were born — ranking #8,775 that year. About 53% of every Raheel on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. Raheel last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 10 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 74 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Raheel as a boy name dates back to 1982, when 5 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Raheel — #6,800 in the national rankings. About 30% of every Raheel on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Raheel last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 256 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Raheel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raheel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Reheel
  • Rahul
  • Rahel
  • Rahal
  • Riehle
  • Rattle
  • Rutile
  • Rattail
  • Ratal
  • Rabble
  • Raddle
  • Rappel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raheel

What does the name Raheel mean?
Raheel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Raheel in 2026?
In 2026, Raheel ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Raheel most popular?
Raheel reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,800 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Raheel a unisex name?
Yes — Raheel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Raheels assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Raheel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raheel include Kirtan, Mayco, Zeric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raheel

Raheel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 256 births in the dataset. Raheel's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,800. Use the chart and map above to compare Raheel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.