The baby name Raakhee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAA-khee (IPA: /ˈrɑːkʰiː/).
The baby name Raakhee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAA-khee (IPA: /ˈrɑːkʰiː/).
Raakhee is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Raakhee is an Indian feminine name derived from Hindi rakhi, the ceremonial thread tied during Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing protection, affection, and a vow of care. The term ultimately traces to Sanskrit raksha, meaning protection, and the practice of tying a raksha-sutra. As a given name, it conveys themes of safeguarding, loyalty, and sacred kinship.
As a personal name, Raakhee gained wider currency across North and East India in the 20th century and spread through the South Asian diaspora. Its visibility was heightened by the acclaimed Indian film star Raakhee (Rakhee Gulzar) from the 1970s onward. Common spellings include Rakhi, Rakhee, and Raakhi; related names and cognates include Raksha and Rakshika. The name remains especially resonant for families observing Raksha Bandhan, and it is sometimes given to girls born near the festival, emphasizing the protective bond at its heart.
Raakhee is a rare name. There are only 28 recorded uses of it in our data, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,125 | 17 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Raakhee is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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