How Many People Are Named Rahim?

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

Rahim
Very Rare
Arabic

Rahim means 'merciful' in Arabic, making it a name rich in compassion. Only 1,772 people named Rahim live in the US today, which means 1 in 186,219 Americans share this rare moniker. With 54% under 30, it's clear Rahim is a name for the younger generation.

~3,213
Living in US
1 in 103,159
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Merciful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Kind
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 4 symbolizes stability, hard work, and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

609,330
Worldwide Bearers
#1,624
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
158,443
🇮🇷 Iran
134,020
🇮🇳 India
120,109
🇮🇶 Iraq
33,700
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
31,866
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
17,046
🇮🇩 Indonesia
16,972
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
14,175
🇹🇷 Turkey
10,991
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9,176

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,772 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
989
Would be under 30 (54%)
850
Would be 30–60 (46%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,839 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Rahim Through the Generations

Rahim has seen steady growth since its peak in 2018 when 50 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of those named Rahim is 27, with 989 under 30 and 850 between 30 and 60. The lack of individuals over 60 suggests Rahim is indeed a modern choice, gaining popularity among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 225
New Jersey 110
California 89
Pennsylvania 48
Texas 22
Illinois 6
Ohio 6
Georgia 5
Maryland 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Rahim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rahim

How Many People Have the Name Rahim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,213 people in the United States currently share the name Rahim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,159 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahim a Common or Rare Name?

Rahim 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 Rahim Mean?

Rahim means "merciful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rahim Most Popular?

The name Rahim reached peak popularity in 2018, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Rahim?

Approximately 3,213 people named Rahim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,213. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,159 Americans.

Is Rahim a rare name?

Rahim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,159 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahim mean?

Rahim means "merciful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rahim more male or female?

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

When was Rahim most popular?

Rahim peaked in 2018 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US3,213
All-Time Births3,213
1 in X1 in 103,159
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2018
World Rank#1,624
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.