Rahman

Q: What is the origin of Rahman?

Rahman is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Rahman a boy name?

Rahman is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Merciful"

An Arabic name meaning merciful, strongly associated with Islamic devotional vocabulary and used widely across diverse Muslim populations.

Themes:arabicreligiouscompassiontheophoric

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Popularity History of Rahman

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4988Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Rahman did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rahman

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Rahman mean?

Rahman means "Merciful". An Arabic name meaning merciful, strongly associated with Islamic devotional vocabulary and used widely across diverse M

What is the origin of Rahman?

Rahman is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Rahman?

According to the latest SSA data, Rahman is currently ranked #4988 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Rahman a boy name?

Rahman is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Rahman?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Rahman?

There are many names similar to Rahman in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#4988

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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