Raneem
Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "delightful" or "sweet basil plant".
Name Census estimates that about 693 living Americans carry the first name Raneem. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raneem today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raneem births was 2010 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raneem. 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
693
~ 1 in 494,595 Americans
Peak year
2010
37 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,321
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Raneem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raneem from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 266 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Raneem remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raneem 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 Raneem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raneems live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Michigan, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Raneem, while Virginia, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raneem
The name Raneem has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'naeem', which means 'paradise' or 'heavenly bliss'. The name is believed to have originated in the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the revelation of the Quran.
The name Raneem is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah Ar-Rahman, which describes the blessings of paradise. This association with paradise and heavenly bliss has given the name a positive and meaningful connotation in the Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raneem can be found in historical records from the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was a popular name among Muslim women during this period, and its popularity continued to spread throughout the Islamic world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raneem. One of the earliest recorded figures was Raneem bint Al-Walid (born in the late 7th century), a prominent Muslim scholar and poet during the early Islamic era. She was known for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic teachings.
Another notable figure was Raneem Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), a renowned Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic. She was a prominent figure in the field of Sufism and is known for her works on spirituality and ethics.
In more recent times, Raneem Al-Muftah (born in 1976) is a Qatari businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder of the Al-Muftah Group, a diversified business conglomerate, and is actively involved in various charitable initiatives.
Raneem El Welily (born in 1988) is an Egyptian professional squash player. She has won numerous prestigious tournaments, including the World Championship in 2017 and 2018, and has been ranked as the world's number one female squash player.
Raneem Alozdi (born in 1991) is a Syrian-American artist and activist. She is known for her powerful and thought-provoking artwork that addresses issues of social justice, human rights, and the experiences of refugees and displaced communities.
The name Raneem has maintained its popularity in the Arab world and among Muslim communities worldwide. Its association with paradise and heavenly bliss has made it a cherished and meaningful name, carrying a rich cultural and religious significance.
People
Raneem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raneem 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
Raneem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raneem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 693 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raneem 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 494,595 US residents.
Is Raneem a common name?
We classify Raneem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 702 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raneem most popular?
The single biggest year for Raneem was 2010, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raneem is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raneem a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raneem 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.