How Many People Are Named Rahma?

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

Rahma
Very Rare
Arabic

Rahma means 'mercy' in Arabic, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 1,439 people named Rahma live in the US today, which means 1 in 229,346 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,439
Living in US
1 in 229,346
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mercy
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Compassionate Gentle Caring
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

470,562
Worldwide Bearers
#2,153
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
62,457
🇪🇬 Egypt
59,057
🇹🇿 Tanzania
46,743
🇴🇲 Oman
46,453
🇩🇿 Algeria
32,129
🇸🇴 Somaliland
28,226
🇲🇦 Morocco
23,748
🇸🇴 Somalia
23,336
🇰🇪 Kenya
21,891
🇸🇩 Sudan
16,857

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,439 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,405
Would be under 30 (97%)
45
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,450 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Rahma Through the Generations

Rahma's journey through the generations reflects its status as a relatively new name in the United States. With only 1,450 total births recorded since its introduction, Rahma has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 97 births. Today, the average age of those named Rahma is just 13, indicating that it's predominantly embraced by younger parents. Of the 1,439 Rahmas alive today, 1,405 are under 30, while only 45 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, highlighting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 152
New York 137
Ohio 74
California 54
Texas 44
Michigan 32
Washington 28
Virginia 16
New Jersey 10
Pennsylvania 10

✨ Similar Names to Rahma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahma's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rahma

How Many People Have the Name Rahma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,439 people in the United States currently share the name Rahma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 229,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahma a Common or Rare Name?

Rahma 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 Rahma Mean?

Rahma means "mercy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rahma Most Popular?

The name Rahma reached peak popularity in 2016, with 97 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 Rahma?

Approximately 1,439 people named Rahma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,450. That works out to roughly 1 in 229,346 Americans.

Is Rahma a rare name?

Rahma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 229,346 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahma mean?

Rahma means "mercy" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rahma more male or female?

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

When was Rahma most popular?

Rahma peaked in 2016 with 97 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 US1,439
All-Time Births1,450
1 in X1 in 229,346
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2016
World Rank#2,153
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.