Rahaf is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'Rahafah', which means 'knowledge' or 'understanding'. It is traditionally given to girls and has gained popularity in various cultures around the world due to its meaningful connotation.
The name Rahaf experienced a significant increase in popularity from the year 2010 onwards, with a notable spike in births recorded each year since then. Before 2010, the number of annual births ranged between 6 and 14, but it jumped to 28 in 2010 and continued to rise steadily, reaching a peak of 73 births in 2018. After 2018, the popularity seemed to stabilize, with births fluctuating between 40 and 66 annually. As of 2023, there have been a total of 778 births recorded for the name Rahaf since 1994.