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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rahi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rahel|Rahiem
Sanskrit◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rahi

◈

RAH-hee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6090
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#6090
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6090 in 2024
5yr
+772 ranks
Velocity
+772
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#13719
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#11800 in 2021
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13719 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Rahi

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13719

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #6090 · Rising since 2021

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Rahi

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6090

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+772 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritUnisex2-syllableShortRoyalSouth AsianRareNatureMeaningful
Character
compassionate leaderspiritual insightprotective natureartistic sensitivity
STRONG
High confidence

Rahi is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6090 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +772 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13719 · very rare
Rahi at a Glance
Meaning:King or ruler. A short, powerful name rooted in Indian tradition, often used in South Asian communities.
Language root:Sanskrit
Peak rank:#6090 in 2024
5yr change:+772 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #6090 · Boy #13719
Notable bearers
Rahi Chadha
Indian actor and film director
Similar Sound
RaviRajRani◈Rohan◈Rajesh
Similar Style
Soren◈AranKai◈LeifJasper◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rahi
Wren◈Asha◈Kiran◈ArjunMiraDevAnaya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rahi · Overview
Summary

Rahi is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6090 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rahi scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 772 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Meaningful character
Rahi carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rahi is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rahi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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