Rahim

Rahim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Merciful.” In 2024 it was given to 42 boys in the United States.

Rahim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Merciful”

About the name Rahim

Rahim belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Merciful” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rahim first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1337 in 1975, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 1,839 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rahim in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#1337 in 1975
Peak year
2018
Babies named Rahim in 2024
42
Total since 1880
1,839

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rahim mean?

Rahim means “Merciful” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rahim a boy or girl name?

Rahim is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rahim?

Rahim comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rahim?

Rahim first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #1337 in 1975, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

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