Rakim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1714 in 1998 with 60 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 60 births ranking #1714. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 81.8%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 31,855 boys born was named Rakim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.