How Many People Are Named Rahaman?

Complete statistics for the name Rahaman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rahaman
Very Rare
Arabic

Rahaman is a very rare name, originating from Arabic, meaning 'the merciful'. Only 10 people named Rahaman live in the US today, making up just 1 in 33,460,212 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 6 births.

~1,587
Living in US
1 in 208,853
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The merciful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspiring Resolute
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a strong connection to the divine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

67,782
Worldwide Bearers
#14,257
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
51,555
🇳🇪 Niger
4,270
🇵🇰 Pakistan
4,146
🇬🇭 Ghana
2,304
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,195
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
825
🇳🇵 Nepal
807
🇸🇴 Somaliland
292
🇲🇾 Malaysia
261
🇲🇼 Malawi
233

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rahaman Through the Generations

Rahaman, a name with deep Arabic roots, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1971 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 10 individuals bearing Rahaman in the country, reflecting its status as a very rare name. Interestingly, all those named Rahaman are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation gap where the name hasn't been passed down.

✨ Similar Names to Rahaman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahaman's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rahaman

How Many People Have the Name Rahaman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,587 people in the United States currently share the name Rahaman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,853 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahaman a Common or Rare Name?

Rahaman is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rahaman Mean?

Rahaman means "the merciful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rahaman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rahaman Most Popular?

The name Rahaman reached peak popularity in 1971, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rahaman?

Approximately 1,587 people named Rahaman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,587. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,853 Americans.

Is Rahaman a rare name?

Rahaman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,853 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahaman mean?

Rahaman means "the merciful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rahaman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rahaman are male and 0% are female.

When was Rahaman most popular?

Rahaman peaked in 1971 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,587
All-Time Births1,587
1 in X1 in 208,853
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1971
World Rank#14,257
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.