Rakeem
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dragon, male duck
Origin: Old English/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #3733 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Drake. Shares the meaning 'Dragon, male duck.'
Similar names: rahkeem, raheem, rakeb, rakim, raneem, raseem, rykeem, raam
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Rakeem? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Rakeem, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rakeem
What does the name Rakeem mean?
Rakeem means “Dragon, male duck” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Rakeem?
Rakeem has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Dragon, male duck”.
How popular is Rakeem?
Rakeem ranked #3658 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Rakeem most popular?
Rakeem peaked in 1992 with 183 babies registered that year.
Is Rakeem a boy or girl name?
Rakeem is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rakeems in registered births are male.
Is the name Rakeem rising or falling in popularity?
Rakeem has fallen 801 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2857 in 2020 to #3658 in 2025.
How long has Rakeem been recorded?
Rakeem appears in birth records across 49 years — from 1975 through 2025.