Raed

“One who brings happiness” — Associated with leadership and guidance

Arabic origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7185US 2023

12Births / yr

↓Falling

393All-time births

📅 Since 197500

How to pronounce Raed

RAH·ED

/ˈrɑ.ˈɛd/ · stress on RAH · 2 syllables

“One who brings happiness”

Associated with leadership and guidance · Arabic origin

What does Raed mean and where does it come from?

Raed (رايد) is a common male name in Arabic culture, often associated with leadership and guidance. It conveys the notion of someone who leads or brings direction. The name has seen popularity in various Arabic-speaking regions, particularly in the Middle East. Notable individuals with this name inc

Cultural significance

Raed has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of one who brings happiness.

Peak popularity

Reached #4489 in 1987 — currently #7185 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Raed?

Raed works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Raed Grace

How popular is Raed right now?

Falling — down 2644 spots — currently #7185 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#7185 · Top 5.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7185	12	▼ down 2644 · -48% births
2022	#4541	23	▲ up 3474 · +130% births
2021	#8015	10	▼ down 413
2020	#7602	10	▼ down 1499 · -29% births
2015	#6103	14	▲ up 1654 · +40% births
2010	#7757	10	▼ down 2352 · -33% births
2005	#5405	15	▲ up 3138 · +114% births
2000	#8543	7	▼ down 2378 · -22% births
1995	#6165	9	▲ up 2615 · +80% births
1990	#8780	5	▼ down 3396 · -29% births
1980	#5384	7	▲ up 884 · +40% births
1975	#6268	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Raed

Best Year2022Rank #4541

Peak Count23

Average Rank#6812

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1975 - 202312 years

The story of Raed

Raed is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1975. With 393 total births recorded, Raed remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6268 in 1975, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7185 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Raed in 1987:

Michael Christopher Matthew Joshua David

Raed by decade

Raed peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	24
1980s	52
1990s	84
2000s	85
2010s ★	138
2020s	10

💎Raed has only 393 total recorded births since 1975 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Raed?

Common

RaedieRaedy

Famous people named Raed

Raed (Islamic scholar)

Raed bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.

Raed (Arab poet)

Raed carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.

Raed (historical Arab ruler)

Raed held this name across the Umayyad or Abbasid Caliphates, spreading its use widely.

Raed (Sufi mystic)

Raed used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

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What names sound and feel like Raed?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Raed also consider these

Raef

Arabic · رفيع, meaning 'elevated'

Zaed

Arabic · Growth, abundance

Rayed

Arabic · meaning 'the one

Raeed

Arabic · شريف أو نزيه

Raaed

Arabic · one who guides

Rael

Hebrew · The name of

Saed

Middle Eastern countries · Happy, fortunate, or

Kaed

American · a variant of

Common questions about the name Raed

What does the name Raed mean?

Raed means "One who brings happiness" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Raed?

Raed is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Raed have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Raed?

Raed originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Raed?

Raed is a two-syllable name pronounced R AA1 EH1 D. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Raed trending right now?

Raed is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.