Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Rahman since 1959
Babies named Rahman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 311 |
| 1980s | 210 |
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Rahman is an Arabic name deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, derived from one of God's 99 names meaning 'Most Merciful.' It entered U.S. records in 1959 and peaked in popularity in 1976. In 2025, the name ranked 4,249th with an estimated 1 in 71,170 boys receiving it. Its usage has remained stable over decades, reflecting its enduring significance within Muslim communities. Though not concentrated in any single state, Rahman carries a universal spiritual resonance.
Rahman derives from the Arabic root r-h-m, meaning 'mercy.' It is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, appearing in the Quranic phrase 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim' (In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). As a given name, it is used in Muslim communities worldwide, often paired with other names such as Abd al-Rahman (servant of the Most Merciful).
“Rahman” around the world
Where Rahman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Abdul Rahman, Abdel Rahman
Sibling names for Rahman
Names that share Rahman's style, for a brother or sister.
