Total births
887
Girls' name · since 1994
Rahaf
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 887 babies named Rahaf, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3066
- among girls today
- 887
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Rahaf currently ranks #3066 among girls' names in America, with 887 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rahaf has been recorded 887 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #3066 nationally and more common than 83% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #3066 among girls today
- 887 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rahaf is currently the #3066 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 887 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3066
- among girls today
- 887
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Rahaf vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3066
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Rahaf was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
73 babies were named Rahaf in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Rahaf compares
887 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rahaf's all-time total is 132% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rahaf | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 887 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rahaf's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rahaf's full recorded timeline at 2011, 82% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 18% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rahaf at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,066
Active since
1994
Rahaf popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Rahaf by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rahaf's strongest decade.
457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Rahaf births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s 103
2000s
103 births
- 2010s
2010s
457 births
- 2020s
2020s
302 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 457 births (52% of all-time use).
How Rahaf compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rahaf's total volume
Rahaf vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rahaf by state
Where Rahaf concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 140 | 15.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 117 | 13.2% |
| #3 | California | | 48 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Rahaf's total US births 15.8%
Even split
140 of 887 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahaf? ▼
887 babies have been named Rahaf since 1994. It currently ranks #3066 among girls. The peak year was 2018 with 73 births.
When was Rahaf most popular? ▼
Rahaf was most popular in the 2010s decade with 457 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Rahaf most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahaf are New York (140 births), Michigan (117 births), California (48 births).
How long has the name Rahaf been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rahaf since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rahaf? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rahma, Rahel, Raha, Rahmah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rahaf's data
- Rahaf's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (457 total births) through the 2020s (302) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Rahafs (140 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rahaf
Nearby Names Like Rahaf
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahaf
Rahma Girl
#2261 1,532 births
Rahel Girl
#12433 511 births
Raha Girl
#2258 420 births
Rahmah Girl
#6549 218 births
Rahima Girl
#7818 210 births
Compare Rahaf side by side: Rahaf vs Rahma Rahaf vs Rahel Rahaf vs Raha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rahaf: #3066 Girls' Name - 887 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahaf. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rahaf draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.