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Rakhee

Quick answerRakhee is derived from the Sanskrit word "rakhi," meaning "protection" or "to protect," with linguistic roots in the Hindi/Sanskrit term for a sacred thread.

Sanskrit · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,892
TrendVintage
Peak year1980
Syllables1
OriginSanskrit
LanguageHindi/Sanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,980

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rakhee

Rakhee is derived from the Sanskrit word "rakhi," meaning "protection" or "to protect," with linguistic roots in the Hindi/Sanskrit term for a sacred thread.

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Etymology

Rakhee is derived from the Sanskrit word "rakhi," meaning "protection" or "to protect," with linguistic roots in the Hindi/Sanskrit term for a sacred thread. The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu and Sikh communities, with strong association to Raksha Bandhan, the Hindu festival celebrating the bond between siblings where a protective thread (rakhi) is tied.

Rakhee currently ranks #9,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.

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