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Derived from the Arabic word for 'merciful' or 'compassionate', Rahim describes a person with a deeply empathetic soul and a naturally kind-hearted disposition who brings comfort to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,864 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1965 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1932 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%NY — 39%TX — 8%IL — 8%FL — 3%
Notable People
Rahim Moore (Professional Football Player) · Rahim Jaffer (Politician and Entrepreneur) · Rahim Khan (Key character in the novel The Kite Runner) · Rahim Ademi (Distinguished Military General) · Rahim Shah (Popular Pop and Folk Singer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RahiHimi
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