The baby name Rekhi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REK-hee (IPA: /ˈrɛkʰi/).
Rekhi is Punjabi in Origin.
The baby name Rekhi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REK-hee (IPA: /ˈrɛkʰi/).
Rekhi is Punjabi in Origin.
Rekhi is a South Asian name most commonly found as a Punjabi or Sindhi surname, now occasionally adopted as a modern given name. It is widely linked to Sanskrit rekhā, meaning line, mark, or delineation, a root associated with lines of destiny, signature, and artistic outline; the name thus suggests clarity, definition, and purpose. A folk association also ties it to rakhi, the protective festival thread, though that link is secondary rather than strict etymology.
As a given name, Rekhi is rare and largely unisex, rising in the late 20th century as surnames moved into first-name use across the Indian diaspora. As a family name it is documented among Khatri and Sikh communities, with notable bearers in technology and the arts. Variant spellings include Rekhee and Rekhy; related names are Rekha (feminine) and Rakhi/Rakhee. Possible short forms include Rek.
Rekhi is a genuine rarity. We count just 14 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Rekhi is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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