Raife is a distinctive choice, ranked #567 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Raife in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#567
About the Name Raife
Raife is holding steady in the rankings at #567. It reached its peak of #477 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Raife is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Raife
Unlikely. With around 67 UK babies named Raife per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raife in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Raife has held a stable position around #567 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #477 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Raife 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.
Raife does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Raifes in the wild.
67
UK babies named Raife (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Raife
Likely around 1 other Raife in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Raife
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Raife William Wellsted was a British philatelist who was added to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1985. Wellsted was appointed the third curator of the British National Postal Museum in 1980.