US Popularity:6036
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Compassionate, kind
The meaning of Rahim, "compassionate" and "kind," is built into the name's spelling. This Arabic name comes from the triconsonantal root R-H-M, which forms the basis for lots of words in Hebrew and Arabic. This root signifies mercy and caring, and is perfect for encouraging baby to embrace kindness and compassion in his actions. ar-Raḥīm is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah and it means "The All-Merciful," giving baby a way to hold your faith with him through life.

Rahim Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rahim is currently #4174 on The Bump
Boy:Rahim is currently #1379 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rahim is currently #6036 in U.S. births
Boy:Rahim is currently #2060 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#6036
in 2022
+ 317
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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