Raahi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "traveler" or "voyager".
Name Census estimates that about 176 living Americans carry the first name Raahi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Raahi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raahi births was 2024 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raahi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
176
~ 1 in 1,947,468 Americans
Peak year
2024
32 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,098
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Raahi
Raahi leans heavily female at 89.8% of total registrations, but 18 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Raahi as a male name
- Ranked #11,955 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Raahi as a female name
- Ranked #5,098 in 2024
- 26 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (26 births)
Popularity
Raahi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raahi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raahi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raahi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raahis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raahi
The name Raahi originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "raah," meaning "path" or "way," and the suffix "-i" denoting a feminine form. The name can be interpreted to mean "traveler" or "one who follows a path."
In Hindu mythology, the concept of the path or journey is significant, often representing the spiritual journey towards enlightenment or self-realization. The name Raahi may have been associated with this symbolic meaning, evoking a sense of being on a spiritual path or journey through life.
The earliest recorded use of the name Raahi can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, where it was sometimes used as a symbolic name for characters or deities representing the idea of a spiritual seeker or traveler.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Raahi was Raahi Devi, a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic from the Brajbhasha literary tradition. She was known for her devotional poetry and her spiritual teachings, which often centered around the themes of love, devotion, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.
Another famous Raahi was Raahi Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess, as well as his patronage of arts and culture.
In the realm of classical Indian music, there was a celebrated vocalist named Raahi Purnima Pandey, who lived during the 19th century. She was a prominent figure in the Thumri and Khyal genres of Hindustani classical music and was renowned for her powerful and emotive singing style.
Raahi Kapoor was a 20th-century Indian actress and dancer who graced the silver screen in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her versatile performances in both commercial and art-house films, and her graceful dance movements.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Raahi was Raahi Sharma, a 20th-century Indian author and playwright. She was known for her thought-provoking works that explored social and cultural issues, particularly those pertaining to women's rights and empowerment.
While the name Raahi has its origins in ancient India, its meaning and symbolism of being on a path or journey have resonated across cultures and time periods, making it a name with a rich and enduring legacy.
People
Raahi + last name combinations
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raahi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raahi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 176 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raahi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,947,468 US residents.
Is Raahi a common name?
We classify Raahi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 177 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raahi most popular?
The single biggest year for Raahi was 2024, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raahi is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raahi a female name?
Yes, 89.8% of people registered as Raahi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.