Rakim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4467 in 2006 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 60 births ranking #1714. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.4%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 97,863 boys born was named Rakim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.