Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Rakeim

Name: Popularity of the name Rakeim in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rakeim, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#6,408 (1995)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2005

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#6408

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rakeim

Rakeim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 8 Rakeims were born — ranking #6,408 that year. As of 2026, Rakeim ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Rakeims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Rakeim

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

Raccoon
Racoon
Racking
Wracking
Racon
Rakin
Raychem
Recom
Recumb
Recomb
Raking
Raheem

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakeim

What does the name Rakeim mean?

Rakeim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rakeim in 2026?

In 2026, Rakeim ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rakeim most popular?

Rakeim reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #6,408 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Rakeim a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rakeim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rakeim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rakeim include Tecumseh, Rosemond, Dalas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rakeim

Rakeim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Rakeim's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #6,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Rakeim'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.