Rahman
Rahman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Merciful, compassionate, or beneficent.
Origin and history
Rahman is a traditional Arabic male name meaning compassionate or merciful. In Islamic tradition, Ar-Rahman is one of the 99 names of Allah, often used in names like Abdur-Rahman or as a standalone given name. In the United States, it remains a modest yet steadily used name within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,286 babies in the United States have been named Rahman since 1880. It ranks #3418 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (33.3 %)
- CA (30.5 %)
- NY (23.9 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
- DC (2.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 190 |
| 2010-2019 | 207 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Famous people named Rahman
- Rahman Ali: Boxer, Author
- Rahman Rezaei: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the root R-H-M, representing mercy, compassion, and grace in Semitic languages.
- Surah Ar-Rahman is the 55th chapter of the Quran, named after this divine title.