BoyArabic origin2 syllables
Rahim
Meaning: “kind, compassionate”
About the name Rahim
Rahim is a boy name with Arabic roots, meaning “kind, compassionate”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Rahim ranked #2178 for boys in the US, with 66 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Rahim were boys.
Etymology
From Arabic, meaning “kind, compassionate”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Rahim”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #2178
- In 2015
- #3011
- Babies in 2025
- 66
Popularity of Rahim, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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