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UK girl's name

Raneem

Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "delightful" or "sweet basil plant".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Raneem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raneem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.

This profile covers 128 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 127 living people in the UK are called Raneem. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raneem ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 girls were registered as Raneem.
  • About 127 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raneem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2011

10 births

Estimated living

127

2026

Meaning

What does Raneem mean?

The name Raneem has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'naeem', which means 'paradise' or 'heavenly bliss'. The name is believed to have originated in the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the revelation of the Quran.

The name Raneem is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah Ar-Rahman, which describes the blessings of paradise. This association with paradise and heavenly bliss has given the name a positive and meaningful connotation in the Islamic tradition.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raneem can be found in historical records from the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was a popular name among Muslim women during this period, and its popularity continued to spread throughout the Islamic world.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raneem. One of the earliest recorded figures was Raneem bint Al-Walid (born in the late 7th century), a prominent Muslim scholar and poet during the early Islamic era. She was known for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Another notable figure was Raneem Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), a renowned Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic. She was a prominent figure in the field of Sufism and is known for her works on spirituality and ethics.

In more recent times, Raneem Al-Muftah (born in 1976) is a Qatari businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder of the Al-Muftah Group, a diversified business conglomerate, and is actively involved in various charitable initiatives.

Raneem El Welily (born in 1988) is an Egyptian professional squash player. She has won numerous prestigious tournaments, including the World Championship in 2017 and 2018, and has been ranked as the world's number one female squash player.

Raneem Alozdi (born in 1991) is a Syrian-American artist and activist. She is known for her powerful and thought-provoking artwork that addresses issues of social justice, human rights, and the experiences of refugees and displaced communities.

The name Raneem has maintained its popularity in the Arab world and among Muslim communities worldwide. Its association with paradise and heavenly bliss has made it a cherished and meaningful name, carrying a rich cultural and religious significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Raneem over time

The chart below shows babies named Raneem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Raneem, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Raneem
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Decades

Raneem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raneem 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
2020s #3324 28 4
2010s #3201 69 9
2000s #3599 28 5
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Raneem: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Raneem was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Raneem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Raneem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Raneem?

Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "delightful" or "sweet basil plant".

How many people are called Raneem in the UK?

A total of 128 babies have been registered as Raneem across the 19 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.