Rahima

Rahima is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “merciful, kind, compassionate.” In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Rahima at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“merciful, kind, compassionate”

About the name Rahima

Rahima belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “merciful, kind, compassionate” — 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, Rahima first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7847 in 2024, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 200 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rahima in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Best US rank
#7847 in 2024
Peak year
2015
Babies named Rahima in 2024
14
Total since 1880
200

Rahima in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#764 in 2000
Babies named Rahima in 2025
5
Total since 1996
476

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rahima mean?

Rahima means “merciful, kind, compassionate” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rahima a boy or girl name?

Rahima is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rahima?

Rahima comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rahima?

Rahima first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #7847 in 2024, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

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