Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Abdirahim since 2004
Babies named Abdirahim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Abdirahim entered U.S. birth records in 2004, reflecting its use among Somali and other Muslim immigrant communities. While it has never been a top 1,000 name, it reached its peak year in 2012, after which its usage has declined. The name is a classic theophoric formation in Arabic, one of many names beginning with 'Abd (servant) combined with an attribute of God.
Abdirahim is a transliteration of the Arabic name 'Abd al-Rahim, composed of 'abd (servant) and al-Rahim (the Merciful). It is one of many theophoric names in Islamic tradition that begin with 'Abd followed by one of God's attributes. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, where it is common among Somali communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdi, Rahim
Variants: Abdul Rahim, Abdur Rahim, Abderrahim
Sibling names for Abdirahim
Names that share Abdirahim's style, for a brother or sister.
