Abdulrahim
Meaningservant of the Compassionate · Arabic
Abdulrahim is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Compassionate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdulrahim would score 18 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAbdulrahim peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Abdulrahim you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulrahim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulrahim first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abdulrahim
Abdulrahim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Compassionate”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Abdulrahim
What does the name Abdulrahim mean?
Abdulrahim means “servant of the Compassionate” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Raheem (“compassionate”), Rahim (“compassionate”), Hannan (“tender, compassionate”) and Atif (“kind, compassionate”).
What is the origin of the name Abdulrahim?
Abdulrahim is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdulrahim a boy or girl name?
Abdulrahim is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Abdulrahim.
How popular is the name Abdulrahim?
Abdulrahim ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #6,100. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,661 places.
What names are similar to Abdulrahim?
If you like Abdulrahim, you might also like Raheem, Rahim, Hannan and Atif.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulrahim?
Abdulrahim is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Compassionate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.