Rising since 1995, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdurahman since 1994
Babies named Abdurahman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Abdurahman's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Abdurahman is a variant spelling of the classic Arabic name Abdul Rahman, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. While its use in the United States dates back only to 1994, it has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1995, with its peak year in 2023. The name is most common in New York, reflecting communities with strong Muslim ties. Despite its relatively recent appearance on U.S. records, Abdurahman carries centuries of cultural and religious significance across the Muslim world.
Abdurahman is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Abdul Rahman, composed of abd (servant) and al-Rahman (the Most Merciful), one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, and the spelling Abdurahman is common among African American and Somali communities.
Where Abdurahman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdurahman” around the world
Where Abdurahman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdi, Rahman, Man
Variants: Abdul Rahman, Abdur Rahman, Abderrahmane
Sibling names for Abdurahman
Names that share Abdurahman's style, for a brother or sister.
