Rahma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-ma / /ˈrɑː.mə/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
mercy; compassion
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Rahma signifies mercy and is often associated with divine compassion in Islamic teachings. In Swahili, it carries a similar meaning, reflecting the cultural values of kindness and empathy prevalent in East African communities.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rama
- Rahmah
International Variants
- Rama (Sanskrit)
- Rahma (Arabic)
Famous people named Rahma
Rahma Mohamed — activist.
Rahma Ali — author.
Fictional characters named Rahma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rahma was first seen in the United States in 1990. Rahma has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rahma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rahma (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 11 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 83 |