The baby name Rahaa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /rɑːˈhɑː/ (rah-HAH).
The baby name Rahaa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /rɑːˈhɑː/ (rah-HAH).
Rahaa is Arabic, Persian in Origin.
Rahaa blends several linguistic streams. In Persian (رها, Rahā) it means “free” or “released,” a modern virtue name emphasizing independence. In Arabic, a near-homophone (راحة, Rāḥa) signifies “rest, comfort, ease,” while Swahili raha - borrowed from Arabic - conveys “joy, delight.” The doubled a marks the long final vowel in transliteration; common variants include Raha, Rahā, and Raaha. Related forms or cognates by meaning include Rahat in South Asian Muslim usage (“comfort”).
As a given name, Rahaa has seen rising use from the late 20th century onward in Iran and the Persian‑speaking diaspora, and it appears among Arabic‑speaking and Swahili‑speaking families for its serene, positive sense. It is typically feminine but can be unisex in East African contexts. The name carries layered resonances - freedom, tranquility, and happiness - making it appealing across cultures while remaining concise and easy to pronounce.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #335 | 5 | 7,570 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #353 | 6 | 7,678 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #506 | 25 | 8,334 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #906 | 30 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Rahaa is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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