Declining since 2014, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Riham since 2003
Babies named Riham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Riham is a name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. records relatively recently, first appearing in 2003. Its peak popularity occurred in 2015, when it reached its highest rank of 10,107 and an incidence of 1 in 178,585 births. Since then, usage has been declining, with a falling trajectory from 2014 onward. The name carries gentle, merciful connotations rooted in the Arabic r-h-m root, shared with names like Rahma and Rahim. Though not widespread, it offers a melodic and meaningful choice for families drawn to Arabic heritage.
Riham stems from the Arabic root r-h-m (رحم), which also gives rise to rahma (mercy, compassion). The name is related to the concept of divine mercy and kindness. It has been used in the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, particularly in the Levant and North Africa, though it remains less common than the related Rahma or Rahim.
“Riham” around the world
Where Riham lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Riri, Rimi, Hammy
Variants: Rihama, Riham, Rihamah
Sibling names for Riham
Names that share Riham's style, for a brother or sister.
