Rahim
Meaningcompassionate · Arabic
Rahim is an Arabic boy name meaning “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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Rahim and you get Hiram and Mahir. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationRahim peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Rahim you'd meet today is about 50 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Rahims too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rahim would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,907 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRahim first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Rahims? Head to Virginia, where it's the #798 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Rahim
Rahim is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “compassionate”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. 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 Rahim
What does the name Rahim mean?
Rahim means “compassionate” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Raheem (“compassionate”), Abdulrahim (“servant of the Compassionate”), Hannan (“tender, compassionate”) and Atif (“kind, compassionate”).
What is the origin of the name Rahim?
Rahim 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 Rahim a boy or girl name?
Rahim is a boy name. In 2025, 66 US boys were named Rahim.
How popular is the name Rahim?
Rahim ranked #2,167 for US boys in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 1975, when it reached #1,322. Over the last five years it has climbed 561 places.
What names are similar to Rahim?
If you like Rahim, you might also like Raheem, Abdulrahim, Hannan and Atif.
What should I know before naming my baby Rahim?
Rahim is an Arabic boy name meaning “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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.