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Reham

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninglight rain · Arabic

Reham is an Arabic girl name meaning “light rain”. 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.

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  • GenerationReham peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Reham you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Reham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryReham first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
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hello, little Reham

US births per million girls, 1985–2025

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About the name Reham

Reham is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “light rain”. 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 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Reham

What does the name Reham mean?

Reham means “light rain” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “light” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Eleanor (“possibly light”), Ellie (“possibly light”), Lucy (“light”) and Lainey (“possibly light”).

What is the origin of the name Reham?

Reham is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Reham a boy or girl name?

Reham is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Reham.

How popular is the name Reham?

Reham ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #6,248. Over the last five years it has slipped 4,802 places.

What names are similar to Reham?

If you like Reham, you might also like Eleanor, Ellie, Lucy and Lainey.

What should I know before naming my baby Reham?

Reham is an Arabic girl name meaning “light rain”. 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.