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Rahiem

Quick answerRahiem is an Arabic name derived from the root "rahima," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate," with the suffix "-eem" indicating a quality or characteristic of the bearer.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,671
TrendStable
Peak year1980
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,747

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rahiem

Rahiem is an Arabic name derived from the root "rahima," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate," with the suffix "-eem" indicating a quality or characteristic of the bearer.

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Etymology

Rahiem is an Arabic name derived from the root "rahima," meaning "merciful" or "compassionate," with the suffix "-eem" indicating a quality or characteristic of the bearer. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities, particularly among African American Muslims and Arab populations, reflecting Islamic values of mercy and divine compassion.

Rahiem currently ranks #10,671 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.

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