Rakan

Rakan is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 50 boys in the United States.

Rakan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rakan

Rakan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rakan first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2140 in 2023, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 855 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rakan in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#2140 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Rakan in 2024
50
Total since 1880
855

Rakan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#1534 in 2022
Babies named Rakan in 2025
15
Total since 1996
163

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rakan mean?

The meaning of Rakan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rakan a boy or girl name?

Rakan is a boy name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rakan?

Rakan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rakan?

Rakan first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #2140 in 2023, and 50 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.