Rahman
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Compassionate; Merciful
- Origin
- Arabic
Rahman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,261 baby boys have been named Rahman. The name peaked in 1976 with 52 US births that year (rank #1206). In 2024, ranked #4988 nationally — 3,782 places below its 1976 peak.
Top States for Rahman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rahman births are: New Jersey (71), California (65), New York (51).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Rahman
If you like Rahman's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rahman's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rahman
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Compare Rahman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rahman against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).