boy's name
Raqib
rah-KEEB (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 26
Raqib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Raqib Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Raqib?
In 2019, Raqib was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Raqib 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 Raqib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raqib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raqib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raqib
- Arabic rah-KEEB
Sibling Names for Raqib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raqib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raqib
How popular is the name Raqib?
In 2019, Raqib was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Raqib a girl's or a boy's name?
Raqib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raqib?
Raqib has 2 syllables.
When was Raqib most popular?
Raqib peaked in 2011, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.