Raim
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raim today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raim births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raim. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,852
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Raim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raim 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 Raim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raim
The given name Raim has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval period around the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "ra'im," which means "protector" or "guardian." The name was particularly popular among the Arab populations in the Middle East and North Africa during that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raim can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and philosopher, Al-Farabi, who lived from 872 to 950 CE. He mentioned a contemporary scholar named Raim ibn Abi al-Qasim in his treatise on the classification of sciences.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Raim al-Dawlah emerged as a prominent military leader and statesman in the Seljuk Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire during his lifetime.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, a distinguished scholar and jurist named Raim al-Din al-Qalqashandi (1355-1418) made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and administrative practices.
In the realm of literature, the 14th-century Persian poet and mystic, Raim al-Din Vaiz Kashifi, gained recognition for his allegorical work, "Anwar-i Suhayli," which was inspired by the famous collection of fables, "Kalilah wa Dimnah."
Another notable figure bearing the name Raim was Raim Khan, a powerful military commander and governor in the Mughal Empire of India during the 17th century. He played a pivotal role in the imperial campaigns and administration of the empire under the reign of Shah Jahan.
These examples illustrate the historical usage and significance of the name Raim across various regions and cultures influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions. While the name may have evolved and taken on different variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the Islamic world.
People
Raim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raim 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Raim a common name?
We classify Raim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raim most popular?
The single biggest year for Raim was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raim is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raim in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Raim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Raim?
Want to know how many Americans are named Raim? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.