Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Abdalrahman since 1996
Babies named Abdalrahman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Abdalrahman is an Arabic name meaning 'servant of the Most Gracious,' reflecting a common theophoric naming tradition in Islam. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1996, and its usage has shown a falling trajectory since a peak in 2014, the year it was most frequently recorded. The name is not currently ranked among the top 1000 names, and it has not been widely associated with any particular state. While the exact number of bearers per year is not available for the top 1000, the name's steady but modest presence over the past few decades indicates it remains a distinctive choice within American Muslim communities.
Abdalrahman is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name عبد الرحمن (Abd al-Rahman), meaning "servant of the Most Gracious." It is formed from abd (servant) + al-Rahman (the Most Gracious, one of the Islamic names for God). The name has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries and appears in early Islamic history, including among the early caliphs and prominent figures.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdul, Rahman, Abdu
Variants: Abdul Rahman, Abdur Rahman, Abd al-Rahman
Sibling names for Abdalrahman
Names that share Abdalrahman's style, for a brother or sister.
