Declining since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdulrahim since 1994
Babies named Abdulrahim per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abdulrahim's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Abdulrahim entered the U.S. baby name records in 1994, a latecomer compared to many traditional Arabic names. Its popularity peaked in 2020, though it has since declined slightly. In 2025, it ranked 10,695 with a 1-in-284,679 incidence, reflecting its niche but steady use among families seeking a name with deep Islamic significance. The name is not associated with any single U.S. state, indicating its spread across diverse communities.
Abdulrahim is an Arabic compound name formed from 'Abd al-' (servant of) and 'Rahim' (the Most Merciful), one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It is a theophoric name common across the Muslim world, often given to express devotion and humility before God.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdul, Rahim, Abdu
Variants: Abd al-Rahim, Abdur Rahim, Abdul Raheem
Sibling names for Abdulrahim
Names that share Abdulrahim's style, for a brother or sister.
