Will my child share the name Raheel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Raheel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raheel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raheel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raheel is declining: down 2,455 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #780 in 1998.

Is Raheel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raheel 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 Raheel a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Raheel

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Raheel is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Raheel in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Raheel

Raheel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1589 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #780 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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