Rahim
Borrowed from Arabic رَحِيم (raḥīm, “kind, compassionate”).
Every Rahim since 1967 — 1,905 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahim
Rahim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,178 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,905 American babies have been named Rahim. Its peak came in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rahim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,178 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,991 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,723 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,858 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,015 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,745 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,039 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,568 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,294 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,047 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,011 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,670 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,040 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,511 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,840 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,784 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,059 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,474 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,174 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,437 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,217 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,201 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,604 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,070 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,301 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,056 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,485 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,075 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,055 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,686 |
| 1975 | 43 | #1,337 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,601 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rahim mean?
Borrowed from Arabic رَحِيم (raḥīm, “kind, compassionate”).
How popular is the name Rahim in 2025?
Rahim ranked #2,178 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahim?
1,905 babies have been named Rahim in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahim most popular?
Rahim peaked in 2025, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Rahim a boy or girl name?
Rahim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahim rising or falling?
Rahim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.