Rising since 1992, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Raneem since 1992
Babies named Raneem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 266 |
| 2010s | 247 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Raneem entered U.S. birth records in 1992 and has seen a gradual rise in use since then. In the latest data (2025), it ranks 4,546th, meaning roughly 1 in every 53,576 newborns receives the name. Its peak year was 2010, suggesting a wave of interest then. The name is most popular in Illinois and Michigan, states with significant Arab American populations. While still uncommon overall, Raneem reflects a trend among Arabic-speaking and Muslim families in the diaspora to choose names with lyrical meanings and pleasant sounds. Its trajectory has been rising since its first recorded use, indicating steady but modest growth.
Raneem is a modern Arabic name, likely connected to the root r-n-m, which relates to ringing, chiming, or melodious sound. It has been used in the Arab world and among Muslim communities, especially since the late 20th century. The name gained some popularity in the United States after 1992, particularly among families with Middle Eastern heritage.
Where Raneem is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Raneem” around the world
Where Raneem lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rani, Neem
Variants: Ranim
Sibling names for Raneem
Names that share Raneem's style, for a brother or sister.
