boy's name
Raid
rah-EED (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 196
Raid is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Raid Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Raid?
In 2022, Raid was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Raid Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Raid Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Raïd | Raïd is a rare spelling of Raid, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 50 times, mostly in France. | 50 |
| Ra'id | Ra'id is Raid written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 11 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Raid
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raid Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raid over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raid
- Arabic rah-EED
Sibling Names for Raid
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raid — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raid
How popular is the name Raid?
In 2022, Raid was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Raid a girl's or a boy's name?
Raid is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raid?
Raid has 2 syllables.
When was Raid most popular?
Raid peaked in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Raid a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Raid currently ranks #4,440 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.