Will my child share the name Rahaf with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Rahaf per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rahaf in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rahaf becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rahaf is declining: down 163 places since 2020, to #1,719 in 2025. It peaked at #1,332 in 2010.

Is Rahaf a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rahaf 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.

Who are some famous people named Rahaf?

Notable people named Rahaf include: Rahaf Al-Mansouri and Rahaf Mohammed.

Is Rahaf a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Rahaf is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rahaf in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1719

About the Name Rahaf

Rahaf is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 203 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1332 in 2010 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Rahaf

Rahaf Al-Mansouri — Rahaf Adel Al-Mansouri is a Saudi footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Qadsiah FC.
Rahaf Mohammed — Rahaf Mohammed (formerly Rahaf Mohammed Mutlaq al-Qunun Al-Shammari; Arabic: رهف محمد مطلق القنون الشمري; born 11 March 2000) is a Saudi woman best known for her escape from her Saudi family and her appeals for asylum.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Rahaf

UK babies named Rahaf (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 163 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rahaf

Almost certainly the only Rahaf in the class

UK Popularity (2003–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Rahaf

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Rahaf Al-Mansourib. 1997

Rahaf Adel Al-Mansouri is a Saudi footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Qadsiah FC.

Rahaf Mohammedb. 2000

Rahaf Mohammed (formerly Rahaf Mohammed Mutlaq al-Qunun Al-Shammari; Arabic: رهف محمد مطلق القنون الشمري; born 11 March 2000) is a Saudi woman best known for her escape from her Saudi family and her appeals for asylum.