Rahaf Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rahaf means 'fragrance' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Rahaf
Rahaf is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'rahf', which means 'fragrance'. The name carries connotations of beauty and elegance. In Arabic culture, fragrances are highly valued and associated with luxury. Rahaf is a name that evokes a sense of grace and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Rahaf
The popularity for the name Rahaf peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 73 births, which ranked number 4,424 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Rahaf had the most female births in 2018 with 73, which ranked number 2,435 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rahaf has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 45 births, an increase of 66.67%. Among females, Rahaf has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 45 births, an increase of 66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rahaf
- 20 Year Trend of Rahaf: 309.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Rahaf: 66.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rahaf: 66.67%
Popularity of Rahaf by State
Among females, Rahaf was most popular in Midwestern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MI, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rahaf. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 552 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rahaf
- Total Births of Rahaf: 47 (5.24%)
- Female Births of Rahaf: 47 (5.24%)
Given the upward trend of Rahaf over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.24% increase in total births, for a total of 47 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rahaf have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 47 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.24%.