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.
About 30 boys were named Rakeem in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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