Rahaf
Every Rahaf since 1994 — 887 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahaf
Rahaf is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,987 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 887 American babies have been named Rahaf. Its peak came in 2018, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rahaf stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahaf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,987 |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,073 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,260 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,521 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,954 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,664 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,653 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,453 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,653 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,454 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,335 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,474 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,833 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,217 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,823 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,077 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,783 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,634 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,440 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,453 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,745 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,472 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,901 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,814 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,532 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,269 |
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Famous people named Rahaf
- Rahaf Mohammed Religious figure · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahaf in 2025?
Rahaf ranked #2,987 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahaf?
887 babies have been named Rahaf in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahaf most popular?
Rahaf peaked in 2018, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Rahaf a boy or girl name?
Rahaf is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahaf rising or falling?
Rahaf is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rahaf?
Well-known people named Rahaf include Rahaf Mohammed (religious figure).