Rahim
Rahim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Compassionate, merciful, or kind-hearted.
Origin and history
Rahim is a classic masculine name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate or merciful. In Islamic tradition, Al-Rahim is one of the 99 Names of God. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name with a rich cultural background.
Popularity in the United States
1,905 babies in the United States have been named Rahim since 1880. It ranks #2943 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1640.
States where it is most popular
- NY (41.2 %)
- NJ (19.4 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 297 |
| 1980-1990 | 287 |
| 1990-2000 | 353 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 370 |
| 2020-2029 | 287 |
Famous people named Rahim
- Rahim Moore: American football player
Fun facts
- In Arabic and Islamic theology, Al-Rahim represents divine mercy and compassion.
- The name has been continuously registered in U.S. birth records since the late 20th century.