Merciful, compassionate, or kind
Rakeem is a variant of the Arabic name Rahim, which is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. It signifies a person who is deeply compassionate and kind-hearted. While less common than Rahim, Rakeem gained visibility in the United States during the late 20th century.
Less common today
Rakeem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #773 in 1992.
Professional basketball player
Professional football quarterback
NFL defensive tackle
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
