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UK girl's name

Raimy

A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the name Remy.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Raimy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raimy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Raimy is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Raimy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raimy ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Raimy.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raimy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Raimy mean?

The name Raimy is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages or earlier. It is derived from the Arabic word 'rami', which translates to 'thrower' or 'archer'. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with warriors, hunters, or skilled archers in the Middle Eastern region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Raimy can be found in ancient Arabic literature, where it was sometimes used as a descriptive term for skilled marksmen or warriors. However, the precise origin and initial use of the name as a given name remain unclear.

The earliest recorded example of Raimy as a personal name dates back to the 12th century, when it was associated with a renowned poet and scholar from the Persian region, Raimy al-Ghazali (1058-1111). Al-Ghazali was a renowned philosopher, theologian, and jurist, who significantly influenced the development of Islamic thought and philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the name Raimy was Raimy ibn al-Walid (1054-1131), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Cordoba, Spain. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and astronomy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

In the 14th century, Raimy al-Maqdisi (1288-1372) was a prominent Arab scholar and traveler from Jerusalem. He wrote extensively about his travels throughout the Middle East and North Africa, providing valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the time.

During the Ottoman Empire era, Raimy Mehmed Pasha (1653-1708) was a prominent military leader and grand vizier who played a significant role in the expansion and governance of the Ottoman territories.

In more recent history, Raimy Lara (1933-2013) was a renowned Honduran poet, writer, and diplomat, known for his influential literary works and contributions to the cultural landscape of Central America.

While the name Raimy has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used across various regions and cultures around the world, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. The name's association with skilled warriors, scholars, and cultural figures throughout history has contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Raimy by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raimy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5666 3 1

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FAQ

Raimy: questions and answers

How popular is the name Raimy in the UK right now?

In 2018, Raimy was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Raimy most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Raimy in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Raimy?

A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the name Remy.

How many people are called Raimy in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Raimy across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.