Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Rahima since 1999
Babies named Rahima per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rahima's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Rahima, a feminine name of Arabic origin, carries the profound meaning of 'compassionate' and 'merciful.' It is the female counterpart of Rahim, one of the divine attributes in Islam, and has been a cherished choice among Muslim families for generations. In the United States, Rahima first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1999 and has maintained a stable presence since. Its peak year of usage was 2024, when it reached rank 9457, and the trajectory remains stable into the 2020s. Despite its modest rank, it is a name with deep spiritual resonance and cross-cultural appeal, particularly within communities that value Islamic heritage.
Rahima derives from the Arabic root r-h-m, which conveys compassion and mercy. It is the feminine form of Rahim, one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam (Ar-Rahim, 'the Most Merciful'). The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, favored for its pious meaning and melodic sound.
“Rahima” around the world
Where Rahima lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rahi, Hima, Rimi
Variants: Rahmeh, Rahma, Rahime
Sibling names for Rahima
Names that share Rahima's style, for a brother or sister.
