What origin is the name Rahim?

Rahim comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rahim a popular name?

Rahim is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Rahim?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Rahim — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

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Q: Is Rahim a rare name?

Yes. Rahim does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rahim

Rahim

Boy

african

2 syllables

Rahim is an african boy's name meaning "A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit.".

With african roots, Rahim is a boy name that means "A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rahim

Very rare in US records

What does Rahim mean?

Rahim is a boy name of african origin meaning "A truly compassionate name, Rahim means 'merciful' or 'one who is merciful.' It suggests a kind and understanding spirit.".