Rakiem is a unique and distinctive given name of African origin, particularly from West Africa. It is derived from Arabic roots and means "wise" or "learned". The name Rakiem gained prominence through its association with notable individuals such as Rakim Allah, the renowned American rapper born William Michael Griffin Jr., who was a significant figure in the Golden Age of hip-hop music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Rakiem had varying popularity with 7 births each in 1990 and 1992, but dipped to 5 in 1991 and rose again to 6 in 1996. Over these years, there were a total of 25 babies named Rakiem.