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Rahimah

“Rahimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rahima," meaning compassionate, merciful, or kind, related to the Arabic word "rahman" (the merciful).”

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,666
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#65,535

Popularity over time

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

About the name Rahimah

Rahimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rahima," meaning compassionate, merciful, or kind, related to the Arabic word "rahman" (the merciful).

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Etymology

Rahimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rahima," meaning compassionate, merciful, or kind, related to the Arabic word "rahman" (the merciful). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical usage across Arab, Persian, Malay, and Indonesian societies.

Rahimah currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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