Rahman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Rahman means 'compassionate' or 'merciful'.
Meaning of the Name Rahman
Rahman is an Arabic name that means 'compassionate' or 'merciful'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'rahmah', which means 'mercy'. The name Rahman has a strong religious significance in Islam as one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing His compassionate nature. It is a popular name among Muslims because of its association with Allah's mercy and kindness.
Popularity of the Name Rahman
The popularity for the name Rahman peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 52 births, which ranked number 2,983 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Rahman had the most male births in 1976 with 52, which ranked number 1,190 out of 6,494 male names. The number of births for the name Rahman has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 21 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among males, Rahman has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 21 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rahman
- 20 Year Trend of Rahman: 10.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Rahman: 40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rahman: 40.00%
Popularity of Rahman by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rahman. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rahman in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rahman is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rahman
- Total Births of Rahman: 22 (3.42%)
- Male Births of Rahman: 22 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Rahman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Rahman have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.