Rahim Boy

Popularity: #882 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-HEEM / /ræˈhiːm/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: merciful; Persian: compassionate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rahim is of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the root word 'rahma,' which means mercy or compassion. In Islamic tradition, Rahim is one of the attributes of God, emphasizing His merciful nature. The name is also found in Persian-speaking regions, where it carries similar meanings.

Trend Summary

The name Rahim has seen moderate use in the United States, particularly within Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Raheem
  • Rahiem

International Variants

  • Rahim (Arabic)
  • Raheem (Urdu)
  • Rahiem (Persian)

Famous people named Rahim

Rahim Alhaj is an Iraqi-American musician known for his mastery of the oud.

Rahim Moore is a former American football safety who played in the NFL.

Rahim Khan is a character in Khaled Hosseini's novel 'The Kite Runner,' representing themes of redemption.

Rahim M. is a notable figure in the field of Islamic studies and author of several works.

Fictional characters named Rahim

Rahim is a character in the video game 'Far Cry 4,' serving as a key figure in the storyline.

Rahim is a character in the film 'The Kite Runner,' representing the complexities of friendship and loyalty.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rahim was first seen in the United States in 1967. Rahim has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Rahim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rahim (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 9
64%
TX 5
36%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19679
196910
19706
197123
197223
197322
197429
197543
197641
197734
197840
197936
198035
198132
198219
198332
198420
198528
198629
198728
198820
198944
199036
199129
199245
199339
199428
199531
199639
199732
199846
199928
200029
200127
200230
200325
200431
200532
200631
200736
200832
200919
201028
201142
201231
201337
201429
201539
201639
201735
201850
201940
202045
202141
202245
202348
202442