boy's name
Rauf
rah-OOF (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 49
Rauf is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 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 2005, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rauf Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Rauf?
In 2021, Rauf 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 Rauf 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 Rauf
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rauf Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rauf over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rauf
- Arabic rah-OOF
Sibling Names for Rauf
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rauf — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rauf
How popular is the name Rauf?
In 2021, Rauf 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 Rauf a girl's or a boy's name?
Rauf is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rauf?
Rauf has 2 syllables.
When was Rauf most popular?
Rauf peaked in 2005, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.