boy's name
Raqeeb
rah-KEEB (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 76
Raqeeb is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Raqeeb Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Raqeeb?
In 2025, Raqeeb was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Raqeeb Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Raqeeb
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raqeeb Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raqeeb over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raqeeb
- Arabic rah-KEEB
Sibling Names for Raqeeb
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raqeeb — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raqeeb
How popular is the name Raqeeb?
In 2025, Raqeeb was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Raqeeb a girl's or a boy's name?
Raqeeb is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raqeeb?
Raqeeb has 2 syllables.
When was Raqeeb most popular?
Raqeeb peaked in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Raqeeb a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Raqeeb currently ranks #6,226 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.