Will my child share the name Raef with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Raef per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raef in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raef becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raef is declining: down 410 places since 2020, to #2,133 in 2025. It peaked at #1,363 in 2016.

Is Raef a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raef is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Raef a popular baby name in the United States?

Raef does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Raef is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Raef in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Raef

Raef has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1966 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1363 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Raef is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Raef in their class.