Rakim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4156 in 2005 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 60 births ranking #1714. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 90,779 boys born was named Rakim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.